Hemigrapsus nudus

This was found on a rocky area near the Dock at Point Defiance. It was sitting right on top of the rock near the water. The crab was reddish-purple in color and approximately 2.25 inches long and 1 inch wide.

Hemigrapsus nudus found on Olympic Coast, North of Hole in the Wall on 5/19/07. Photo by Bonnie Becker.

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