Southern Kelp Crab
(Taliepus nuttallii)
Note the more rounded carapace and lack of prominent
carapace points
which are found on the Northern
Kelp Crab.
© 2001 Paul Foretic
© 2001 Paul Foretic
Mating Southern Kelp Crabs
© 2004
Terry Strait
© 2001 Paul Foretic
© 2001 Paul Foretic
© 2004 Terry Strait
This molt, while it has the coloring of a NORTHERN
kelp crab
is actually a southern kelp crab -- note
rounded carapace shape and
lack of prominent points
on the carapace.
Juveniles sometimes have this
more orange color.
© 2002 Paul Foretic