How to Identify Oregoniidae
Oregoniidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Oregoniidae Species
Chionoecetes opilio (Fabricius, 1788)
Chionoecetes opilio (Fabricius, 1788)
Chionoecetes opilio, the snow crab, is a commercially important cold-water crab …
Hyas araneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Hyas araneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Hyas araneus, the great spider crab, is a large Atlantic crab noted for moulting…
Oregonia gracilis Dana, 1851
Oregonia gracilis Dana, 1851
Oregonia gracilis, the graceful decorator crab, is a camouflaging crab found in …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Oregoniidae?
Oregoniidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Oregoniidae?
Oregoniidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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