Free-Standing Harpactocarcinus Eocene Crab Fossil from Italy

Harpactocarcinus punctulatus

Order Decapoda Brachyura (crabs), Family Xanthidae

Geological Time: Eocene

Size (25.4mm=1 inch): Fossil crab is 85 mm in width by 70 mm in depth on an 80 mm x 90 mm x 120mm matrix pedestal

Fossil Site: Monte Baldo Quarry, Verona, Italy

Fossil Code: PFO125

Price: $350.00

Harpactocarcinus Eocene CrabDescription: Presented is an excellent example of this geographically widely distributed genus of fossil crab. They have been found in East Africa, Europe and Texas. Note the pleasing aesthetic lifelike pose of the specimen. The arms and claws are fully extended from the carapace. The underside of the carapace is visible. The legs are missing and the tips of the claws have been lightly enhanced a brown color. It appears the specimen was attached to the matrix pedestal to maximize the crab’s striking presence and appeal.

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