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Great Spider Crab
Hyas araneus
- Worldwide
- 877 observations
About
The great spider crab, Hyas araneus, is a species of crab found in northeast Atlantic waters and the North Sea, usually below the tidal zone.
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Recent sightings near Reykjavik
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 14, 2025Seltjarnarnesbær, 170, IcelandObserver: Tomas PociusView observation from Aug 14, 2025 on iNaturalist
- May 29, 20255X6P+H2W, 170 Seltjarnarnes, IcelandObserver: lightblueduckView observation from May 29, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 19, 2025IcelandObserver: Szabolcs HorvátView observation from Apr 19, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 22, 2024Laugarnes, Reykjavík, IcelandObserver: Sam RView observation from Apr 22, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Mar 28, 2024Iceland, Garðabær, Greater Reykjavík, ISObserver: Sam RView observation from Mar 28, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Apr 6, 2023Iceland, ISObserver: Brynhild DamView observation from Apr 6, 2023 on iNaturalist