The carapace of P. hirsutiusculus has setae but no spines. The front part (shield), which is the only part which is calcified, is about as wide as it is long. In this photo the shield of the carapace is to the top right, behind the eyestalks.
In this view of the chelae, legs, and second antennae, one can see the setae which cover the chelae and legs, the larger right chela which is characteristic of Pagurus, and the fact that the carpus of the right chela is slightly longer than wide and it is not flattened. The antennae are green with white spots.
This female readily crawled out of her shell even though she is "berried" (carrying eggs under her abdomen). Photo by Dave Cowles at Kalaloch Beach #4, July 2009
The eyes of Pagurus hirsutiusculus generally seem to have a dark crescent-shaped band in them, as can be seen in this closeup dorsal view of the head. Photo by Dave Cowles July 2008
