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coloradensis

History

Species
Leptuca coloradensis
Original Usage
Gelasimus coloradensis
Original Source with Priority
Rathbun, M.J. (1893) Descriptions of new genera and species of crabs from the west coast of North America and the Sandwich Islands. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 16(933):223–260.
Derivation
Named after the Colorado River, where it was first found.

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