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Red hairy crab
Pilumnus spinifer H. Milne-Edwards, 1834
AnimalsCrabs, spider crabs... (Brachyurans)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- BorstenkrabbeGerman (Germany)
- Cangrejito peludoEuropean Spanish
- Cangrejito peludo rojoEuropean Spanish
- Pilumne épineuxFrench (France)
- GranziporettoItalian (Italy)
- Rood ruig krabbetjeDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- NOËL Pierre, ZIEMSKI Frédéric in : DORIS, 09/08/2016 : Pilumnus spinifer H. Milne-Edwards, 1834, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1496
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Pilumnus spinifer H. Milne-Edwards, 1834, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1398
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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