North Island Explorer: Guide to North Vancouver Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helmet Crab

Photo 1: Helmet Crab

 

Helmet Crab: Telmessus cheiragonus

This crab can be found in the low intertidal zone. The carapace has a pentagonal shape, which can be used in identification.

 

Other views: Helmet Crab Photo 2 | Helmet Crab Photo3 | Helmet Crab Photo 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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