Broad Circular Crab
Atelecyclus undecimdentatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
The broad circular crab shelters in sand beneath stones in shallow coastal water down to about 30 metres. It is a roving hunter, harmless to people, that prowls the seabed for small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Atelecyclidae › Atelecyclus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107274.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broad Circular Crab live?
- The Broad Circular Crab (Atelecyclus undecimdentatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Broad Circular Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Broad Circular Crab is harmless to divers.