also: にしのしまほうきがに
Xenograpsus novaeinsularis (crab species)
A species of crab discovered near Nishinoshima Island; primarily a scientific name.
Xenograpsus novaeinsularis is a new species of crab discovered in the waters near Nishinoshima Island.
Hiragana spelling, less common than katakana for this scientific name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in taxonomic or formal contexts; the katakana form is preferred.
Named after Nishinoshima Island (西之島) where it was discovered, combined with 箒蟹 (ほうきがに, 'broom crab'), referring to its bristly appearance.