November 4, 19SS 
Mr. W, Chas. Swett 
705 Hollywood Security Bldg. 
Hollywood, California 
Lear Mr. Swrett: 
The parthenopid crab you so Kindly sent me proves to be 
Heterocr^^pta occiden tails (Dana) . The first specimen ever described 
was taKen in Monterey Bay. I take it yuu caught it at, or on the v/ay 
to, Catalina. Its Known depth range lies between thirteen and fifty 
fathoms. 
Thank you for the specimen. We are very glad to have it 
Sincerely, 
YffiS:LMc 
126/441 
Division of Marine Invertebrates. 
