How deep does the Paromola live?

The Paromola (Paromola cuvieri) is typically found at 10–1212 m.

How big does the Paromola get?

The Paromola grows to about 21.5 cm.

Paromola

Paromola cuvieri

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–1212 m
Max size: 21.5 cm

This deepwater crab carries an enormously long pair of front legs and often holds a piece of sponge or debris over its back as a shield. It walks the shelf and slope, most common between about 80 and 350 metres but recorded down past 1,200.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Homolidae › Paromola

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107264.

FAQ

How deep does the Paromola live?: The Paromola (Paromola cuvieri) is typically found at 10–1212 m.
How big does the Paromola get?: The Paromola grows to about 21.5 cm.