Sesarmops intermedium (a type of grapsoid crab)
A specific species of crab; the name is often written in kana. The kanji 弁慶蟹 references the legendary warrior monk Benkei, possibly due to the crab's appearance.
I found a Sesarmops intermedium crab on the shore.
Kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling; often used for species names in biological contexts.
The name likely derives from the legendary warrior monk Benkei (弁慶), possibly because the crab's appearance or behavior is reminiscent of him. The exact origin is uncertain.