Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ward’s Blind Deep-sea LobsterScientific Name: Thaumastochelopsis wardiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length: 2.0–3.2 in (5–8 cm); Claw reach: up to 2.5 in (6 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.5 oz (20–42 g)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Döderlein’s Giant IsopodScientific Name: Bathynomus doederleiniiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Body length: 15–25 cm (6–10 in); Width: 5–8 cmWeight: 200–500 g (7.0–17.6 oz)Lifespan: Estimated 5–10+ years in deep-sea...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-clawed Crested CrabScientific Name: Lophopanopeus bellusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 2.0 to 4.0 cm (0.8 to 1.6 in)Weight: 10 to 25 g (0.35 to 0.88 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wildDiet:...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Asian Brush-clawed Shore CrabScientific Name: Hemigrapsus takanoiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 2.0 to 3.5 cm (0.8 to 1.4 in)Weight: 8 to 18 g (0.28 to 0.63 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 4 years in the wildDiet:...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marbled Rock CrabScientific Name: Pachygrapsus marmoratusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 3.5 to 5.0 cm (1.4 to 2.0 in)Weight: 20 to 45 g (0.7 to 1.6 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wildDiet: Omnivorous...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pram BugScientific Name: Phronima sedentariaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Female length: 1.0–1.7 in (2.5–4.2 cm); Male length: 0.3–0.6 in (0.8–1.5 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.14 oz (1.2–4.0 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in open pelagic...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Vampire CrabScientific Name: Geosesarma dennerleCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm); Leg span: 1.5–2.0 in (4–5 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g)Lifespan: 2–3 years in humid tropical...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Signal CrayfishScientific Name: Pacifastacus leniusculusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length 12 to 16 cm (4.7 to 6.3 in); record specimens up to 20 cm (7.9 in)Weight: 60 to 120 g (2.1 to 4.2 oz)Lifespan: 6 to...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Kelp CrabScientific Name: Pugettia productaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 7 to 11 cm (2.8 to 4.3 in); leg span up to 25 cm (10 in)Weight: 150 to 350 g (5.3 to 12.3 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 4 years in the...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Flat Porcelain CrabScientific Name: Petrolisthes cinctipesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1.0 in)Weight: 3 to 8 g (0.1 to 0.28 oz)Lifespan: 2 to 3 years in the wildDiet: Suspension /...