Yellow Moon Crab
Ashtoret lunaris
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
Named for the pale crescent markings on its shell, this round bodied crab buries itself in muddy sand and broken shell from the shoreline down to about 50 metres. It comes out near seagrass beds and is netted for food across its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Matutidae › Ashtoret
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107310.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Moon Crab live?
- The Yellow Moon Crab (Ashtoret lunaris) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Yellow Moon Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Moon Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Moon Crab get?
- The Yellow Moon Crab grows to about 6.9 cm.