Guam Reef Crab [Lithodes maja]
Description
The Guam Reef Crab, scientifically known as Lithodes maja, is a marine crab species found in the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. This species prefers rocky, subtidal habitats and is often found in depths ranging from 10 to 250 meters. The Guam Reef Crab is characterized by its reddish-brown color, large size (up to 15 cm in width), and its distinctive spiny exoskeleton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Alaskan King Crabs
Lithodidae
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| Genus |
Spiny Lithoid Crabs
Paralomis
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