Pilumnus sayi

Rathbun, 1897

Spineback Hairy Crab

Pilumnus sayi is a of true crab in the Pilumnidae, described by Mary J. Rathbun in 1897. It is commonly known as the Spineback Hairy Crab. The species belongs to a characterized by hairy and often spiny ornamentation. As with many pilumnid crabs, detailed biological and ecological information remains limited in published literature.

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How to pronounce Pilumnus sayi: /pɪˈlʌmnəs ˈsaɪaɪ/

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Taxonomic Status

Accepted per Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI databases. The specific epithet 'sayi' honors Thomas Say (1787-1834), though this etymology is inferred from standard taxonomic practice and not explicitly documented in the provided sources.

Data Limitations

The provided source material contains no substantive biological or ecological information about this . Available records are limited to taxonomic database entries confirming and . The iNaturalist record indicates 152 observations, suggesting the species is documented in citizen science platforms, but no observation details or range information were provided in the source.