Black-clawed crab
A species of Lophopanopeus, Also known as Blackclaw crestleg crab Scientific name : Lophopanopeus bellus Genus : Lophopanopeus
Black-clawed crab, A species of Lophopanopeus
Also known as:
Blackclaw crestleg crab
Botanical name: Lophopanopeus bellus
Genus: Lophopanopeus
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Description
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Description
L. bellus is a small crab with a carapace width of up to 5 cm (2 in). The carapace is more rounded than some related species and the upper side is covered with low, rounded projections known as tubercles. There are more prominent tubercles on the fifth, sixth and seventh segments of the chelipeds; the legs are covered with setae (bristles) and have black claws. The color of this crab is quite variable; its color range includes off-white, various combinations of bluish-black and red, dull dark red and nearly black, the underside is usually whitish. This crab could be confused with Glebocarcinus oregonensis which is a similar size, but that species has spiny ridges on the chelae instead of tubercles.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Mud crabs Genus
Lophopanopeus Species
Black-clawed crab 
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