South American Crabs

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Name:  Archaeogeryon peruvianus
Geologic Age: Miocene 
Location:  Chakute Province, South of Comodoro Argentina

Comments:  This Crab has a story to tell!  It was found in Argentina by a Dutchman who took it to Africa where he lived, and prepped it.  It was then sold to a dealer in Britain who sold it to me, an American in Tucson Arizona!  What a trip!!  hehehee..  This is a rare crab coming from South America.  No more fossils can legally be exported from there..  This specimen measures approx. 8" wide and has several of its legs present as well as its 2 large pinchers!  Hard to photograph.. much better in person!

South America Crab  Price $1750.00