Aquatic Invertebrates - invasive

European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) on Jul 29, 2022

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Not currently available but positive ID.

Commentary

Thank you Jerry for the report! European Green crabs have been reported in Tillamook County. They are here and ODFW is aware of the situation. You can contact ODFW or check their website at https://www.dfw.state.or.us for further details.
-Michael Blankenship, TCSWCD

Michael Blankenship
Aug. 1, 2022, 1:48 a.m.

Location

An unusual amount of invasive green crabs. far outnumbering Dungeness. Average 4 to 15 per crab ring pull.

Expert Reviewer

Michael Blankenship
Tillamook Soil & Water Conservation District

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