Mediterranean Shore Crab
Carcinus aestuarii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
The Mediterranean shore crab haunts lagoons and sheltered shallows down to about 200 metres, a tough and adaptable scavenger and hunter. It preys on small bivalves and is a close cousin of the green crab that has invaded coasts worldwide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Carcinidae › Carcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Shore Crab live?
- The Mediterranean Shore Crab (Carcinus aestuarii) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Mediterranean Shore Crab get?
- The Mediterranean Shore Crab grows to about 6.5 cm.