Longnose Spider Crab (Libinia dubia)

Longnose Spider Crab, a reference photo — Photo: Eric A. Lazo-Wasem · CC0 (licence)

Libinia dubia, the longnose spider crab, is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae. It is found in shallow waters on the eastern coast of North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Longnose Spider Crab 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

Libinia emarginata
Libinia spinosa
Hyas araneus
Pisa tetraodon
Hyas lyratus
Naxia aurita

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Epialtidae
Genus: Libinia
Species: Libinia dubia

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