Marine Invertebrates
Crabs, Prawns, Barnacles & allies (Crustacea)
Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

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Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

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Ozius deplanatus at Currarong, NSW by Bekconroy
Guinusia chabrus at Lilli Pilli, NSW by Choyster
Leptograpsus variegatus (Purple Rock Crab) at Broulee, NSW by Hejor1
Ozius deplanatus (Ozius deplanatus) at Shellharbour, NSW by SteveBorkowskis

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Jennyncmg wrote:
1 Jan 2025
This looks like the moult of a Sesarma sp but they are usually found well up estuaries.
Unidentified Crab
Jennyncmg wrote:
1 Jan 2025
I think this is Macrophthalmus crassipes, a Sentinel crab
Unidentified Crab
Jennyncmg wrote:
10 Dec 2024
Leptograpsus variegatus has distinct diagonal markings on each side of the carapace so I think this is another species but dont know which one.
Leptograpsus variegatus
Jennyncmg wrote:
1 Oct 2024
I agree with this ID if it is for the claw in the photo
Leptograpsus variegatus
MichaelBedingfield wrote:
1 Oct 2024
PS. To correct the location, click on the Edit button and go to the map to adjust by clicking on the correct spot.
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Ozius deplanatus

Guinusia chabrus

Leptograpsus variegatus at Broulee, NSW

Leptograpsus variegatus at Broulee, NSW

Ozius deplanatus at Shellharbour, NSW

Ozius deplanatus at Shellharbour, NSW

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