With its unmistakable shell and powerful claws, the Brown Crab is one of the characteristic inhabitants of the North Sea. It spends much of its time on the seabed, hiding amongst rocks and searching for food.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Brown Crab, inspired by the marine life found close to our shores.
Species: Brown Crab
Scientific name: Cancer pagurus
IUCN Red List status: Not Evaluated (NE)
The Latin name Cancer pagurus is printed on the back of the card — a small reminder of the real species behind the drawing.
With its unmistakable shell and powerful claws, the Brown Crab is one of the characteristic inhabitants of the North Sea. It spends much of its time on the seabed, hiding amongst rocks and searching for food.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Brown Crab, inspired by the marine life found close to our shores.
Species: Brown Crab
Scientific name: Cancer pagurus
IUCN Red List status: Not Evaluated (NE)
The Latin name Cancer pagurus is printed on the back of the card — a small reminder of the real species behind the drawing.