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Hul’q’umi’num’ Name: ey’x

Taxon Name: Metacarcinus magister

“Common” Name: Dungeness crab

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Ecological Community: Marine

Wikipedia summary:

The Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) makes up one of the most important seafood industries along the west coast of North America. Its typical range extends from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Point Conception, near Santa Barbara, California. Dungeness typically grow 6–7 in (150–180 mm) at their widest point and inhabit eelgrass beds and sandy bottoms. Its common name comes from the Dungeness

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Observational Data:

   First reported: 2010-05-22
   Source: Hunterston
   Last reported: 2023-07-03
   Source: iNat
   Obervation count: 5