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

Crabs, Prawns, Barnacles & allies (Crustacea)

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Crabs, Prawns, Barnacles & allies (Crustacea)

Barnacles (Cirripedia)
Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)
Hermit Crabs (Decapoda, Anomura)
Other crustaceans
Lobsters, Bugs (Decapoda, Achelata)
Prawns (Decapoda, Caridea)

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Harrisi wrote:
3 Jan 2026
I actually saw the purple claws Jenny but didn't manage to get shots of them...
Leptograpsus variegatus
Jennyncmg wrote:
3 Jan 2026
I cant see the purple claws but the parallel oblique grooves on the carapace are indicative of L.variegatus
Leptograpsus variegatus
MichaelBedingfield wrote:
29 Sep 2025
Thanks Jenny, I have aded the species to the master list.
Austrobalanus imperator
Jennyncmg wrote:
26 Sep 2025
I agree with the ID but don't know how to confirm - the drop down does not show that choice.
Austrobalanus imperator
KimberiRP wrote:
29 Aug 2025
This sighting of a freshwater species is misplaced under 'Marine invertebrates'. It should be under 'Other arthropods: Crustaceans: Other crustaceans' (Other Crustaceans).
Macrobrachium sp.

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