American Nipper

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Geograpsus lividus

American Nipper, a reference photo
Photo: Hectonichus · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Geograpsus lividus is a species of crab in the family Grapsidae. Little research has been conducted on this species. It was originally classified as belonging to the genus Grapsus; however, this name is no longer used.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of American Nipper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Malacostraca
Order
Decapoda
Family
Grapsidae
Species
Geograpsus lividus

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