DecaNet eds. (2026). DecaNet. Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=107350 on 2026-04-13
accepted
Valid name (ICZN) or name considered to be taxonomically correct (ICBN)
Species
De Haan, W. (1833–1850). Crustacea. In: von Siebold, P.F., Fauna Japonica sive Descriptio Animalium, quae in Itinere per Japoniam, Jussu et Auspiciis Superiorum, qui Summum in India Batava Imperium Tenent, Suspecto, Annis 1823-1830 Collegit, Notis, Observationibus et Adumbrationibus Illustravit. i–xxxi, ix–xvi, 1–243, pls. A–J, L–Q, 1–55. Lugduni-Batavorum. [Dates of publication per Holthuis, 1953: 1833 (ix–xvi, De Haan's "Praemissa" & "Expositio"; 1–24, pls. 1–8, A, B, circ. 2), 1835 (25–64, pls. 9–15, 17, C, D), 1837 (65–72, pls. 16, 18–24, E, F), 1839 (73–108, pls. 25–32, G, H), 1841 (109–164, pls. 33–37, 39–42, 47), 1844 (pls. 38, 43–46, 48, 51–55, I–N), 1849 (165–196, 197–243, pls. 49, 50 O–Q), 1849 (i–xxxi, De Haan's "Praefatio"), 1850 (vii–xvii, Von Siebold's "Commentatio")).
Versuch einer Naturgeschichte der Krabben und Krebse nebst einer systematischen Beschreibung ihrer verschiedenen Arten. Erster Band. Mit XXI Kupfer-Tafeln und Register. Krabben. Joh. Casper Fuessly, Zürich / Gottlieb August Lange, Berlin und Stralsund, iv + 274 pp., 21 pls.
Herbst, J.F.W. (1782-1790). Versuch einer Naturgeschichte der Krabben und Krebse nebst einer systematischen Beschreibung ihrer verschiedenen Arten. Erster Band. Mit XXI Kupfer-Tafeln und Register. Krabben. Joh. Casper Fuessly, Zürich / Gottlieb August Lange, Berlin und Stralsund, iv + 274 pp., 21 pls.
2019 The Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA) Wembury Bioblitz survey. The Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH)
Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. (2023). 2019 The Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA) Wembury Bioblitz survey. The Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH).
Distribution and Ecology of Decapod Crustaceans in Mediterranean Marine Caves: A Review
Bianchi, C. N.; Gerovasileiou, V.; Morri, C.; Froglia, C. (2022). Distribution and Ecology of Decapod Crustaceans in Mediterranean Marine Caves: A Review. Diversity. 14(3): 176.
Türkay, M. (2001). Decapoda, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 284-292
De krabben van Nederland en Belgie (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura). Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum: Leiden, The Netherlands, 244 pp
Adema, J.P.H.M. (1991). De krabben van Nederland en Belgie (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura). Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum: Leiden, The Netherlands, 244 pp.
Found by Diederik d'Hert in Nieuwpoort Bad.
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - European waters (ERMS scope)
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - North Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - North East Atlantic
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Bredene
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Calais
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - De Haan
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - West Coast of England
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Mediterranean Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - West Coast of Scotland
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Tunis
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - East Atlantic
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - East Mediterranean
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - English Channel
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Atlantic Coast of France
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Gibraltar
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Namibian Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Azores Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Cape Verdean Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - West Africa
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Dakar
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Ouakam
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Soumbedioune
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Hann
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Cadaques
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Belgian Coast
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Irish Exclusive economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Israeli part of the Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Gulf of Gabès
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Moroccan Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Bizerte Lagoon
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Kerkennah Islands
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Adriatic Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Ionian sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - West Mediterranean
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Marmara Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Aegean Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Libyan Exclusive Economic Zone
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Alboran Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Tyrrhenian Sea
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Strait of Sicily
Distribution for Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788) - Levantine Sea
Taxon Description Body size for Taxon denoted by name 107350
Taxon Description Supporting structure & enclosure for Taxon denoted by name 1066
Taxon Description Functional group for Taxon denoted by name 107350
Taxon Description Body size (qualitative) for Taxon denoted by name 107350
Taxon Description Nomenclature code for Taxon denoted by name 2
Taxon Description Etymology classification for Taxon denoted by name 452393
Taxon Description Etymology classification for Taxon denoted by name 442036
Specification Context: Unit mm
Specification Context: Dimension length
Specification Context: Type maximum
Specification Context: Type unknown
Specification Context: Dimension breadth
Specification Context: Locality (MRGID) 1920
Specification Context: Structure Solid
Specification Context: Composition Chitinous
Specification Context: Composition Amorphous calcium carbonate
Specification Context: Composition Calcite
Specification Context: Life stage adult