Mediterranean Geryon
Geryon longipes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–1950 m
- Max size: 6.8 cm
A deep sea crab of bathyal mud, the Mediterranean geryon ranges from a few metres down to almost 2,000 metres, where it is most abundant on the lower slope. It spans about 7 centimetres and scavenges across the dark bottom alongside deep water corals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Geryonidae › Geryon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107373.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Geryon live?
- The Mediterranean Geryon (Geryon longipes) is typically found at 5–1950 m.
- How big does the Mediterranean Geryon get?
- The Mediterranean Geryon grows to about 6.8 cm.