Arachnid/spider-like appearance with long skinny limbs and round spiny carapace with a row of 8-9 spines running down the center. Pointed, slightly forked rostrum. Small claws.
May appear olive-green to tan/brown
Average Maximum Size:
10 cm (4 in)
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Range:
Nova Scotia to Gulf of Mexico
Habitat:
Found in a variety of coastal water settings including estuaries, beaches, and bays with sandy and/or muddy bottoms
