Oregoniidae Garth 1958

Note large spine behind the eye on this close-up. Another view of Oregonia gracilis rostrum. Note the postorbital spines. Photo by Dave Cowles, July 2000

Hyas lyratus from 90 m depth, San Juan Channel (Photo by: Dave Cowles July 1999)

This Oregonia gracilis is festooned with hydroids and (tunicates?). From 100 m depth, San Juan Channel. Photo by Dave Cowles, July 2001

Here is the underside of another individual. Note the long, thin legs and chelipeds, and the long hydroid attached to the rostrum. Photo by Dave Cowles, July 2005

Oregonia gracilis, Two Harbors, CA. Carapace 3 cm long. (Photo by: Dave Cowles May 1997)