Today marks the 4th anniversary of Crabs of the World. Thanks to all 505 of you marine biologists, photographers, and crab enthusiasts, we now have 1,383 species! To mark the occasion, here are some links to newsworthy observations. First are several species that are new to iNaturalist in the past two months. These four are now Research Grade:
•A Bythograea thermydron by @prokhozhyj in the East-Pacific Rise of the Pacific Ocean in 2003:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/41947918
•A handful of Mictyris occidentals (Soldier Crabs) by @matthew_connors in 2014 in Australia:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/45144713
•A colorful Pagurus prelates (Hermit Crab) by @marceloandrsrojasgonzlez in Chile:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/14286829
•A Geothelphusa lanyu (a Eurasian Freshwater Crab) by @warisan in Taiwan:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/46612514
The following species are also firsts for iNaturalist, and are awaiting confirmation to be Research Grade. (Can you help?):
A great photo of Euxanthus exsculptus (a Round Crab) by @tantsusoo in Singapore:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/40898867
Marine biologist @raziel-hdez has added several new crab species in Mexico, including this Randalllia bulligera (Purse Crab):
www.inaturalist.org/observations/46676437
and this Microphrys platysoma (Spider Crab):
www.inaturalist.org/observations/46675577
And here are some spectacular new observations, and at the end a link to crabs around the world by one photographer/diver:
A gorgeous green-eyed Dardanus pedanculatus (Anemone Hermit Crab) by @shallowreef in Indonesia:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/44122073
A remarkable pose by a Lophopanopeus bellus (Blackclaw Crestleg Crab) by @kljinsitka in Alaska:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/41872329
A crab picnic with two Chiromantes haematocheir (Red-clawed Crab) by @amarzee in South Korea:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/40894132
A Genus Hypolobocera crab found at night in a freshwater stream by @blazeclaw in Peru:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/40935392
An incredible group of Leptomithrax gaimardii (Great Spider Crab) by @sharejosie in Australia:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/41353611
Excellent photos of a rarely observed hermit crab, Aniculus ursus by @kevin-chang in Taiwan:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/42171227
A pink and orange Cryptolithodes typicus by @mckittre in Alaska:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/41710922
A closeup photo of a beautiful Aratus pacific us by @birdernaturalist in Costa Rica:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/43762731
An excellent photo of the tiny, spiny Petrocheles spinosus, a porcelain crab, by @kelvinperrie in New Zealand:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/46577154
And an Urnalana purarensis (Bulbous Purse Crab) observed nine years ago by @grahammcmartin in Papua New Guinea:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/45864291
and six months ago by @kevin-chang in Taiwan:
www.inaturalist.org/observations/35412945
Finally, be sure to take a look at some beautiful photos of colorful crabs in different parts of the world by @zahnerphoto:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/crabs-of-the-world/contributors/zahnerphoto
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Congratulations! Thanks for pointing out some amazing crab pics! I don´t have to many of this taxon in my own portfolio, but enjoy watching them from all over the world. Beautyful bizarre creatures!
Very nice!
How fantastic! Excellent work and look forward to contributing further
Congratulations for all!!
Wonderful, thank you for including my observations and I look forward to seeing everyone's ocean experience
What an honor, thank you!!
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