Artificial Reef Field Guide: Pugettia producta
Common NameNorthern Kelp Crab
Code(s)PUPR
Id Number687
TaxaInvertebrate
MobilityMobile
Colonial / SolitarySolitary
Typical Substrate TypeHard
Species Description
Relatively smooth carapace with a width to 93 mm. Color reddish to olive-brown with small spots.
Species Habitat
Commonly found among rocks or on brown algae. Migrate via floating Macrocystis in summer months.
Species Range
Low intertidal and subtidal to 73 m; Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
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