The Carter family, thank you for your report to our hotline. The crab photo you provided indicates this species is a kelp crab. Here is a hyperlink to more information about this uncommonly caught crab:http://www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/shellfish/crab/Crab_ID.asp

Thank you for keeping your eyes out for Chinese mitten crab and other invasive species. Reporting suspected sightings of invasive species has resulted in successful early detection rapid response efforts for Oregon.

Lisa DeBruyckere
Nov. 17, 2012, 8:47 a.m.