Green Crab
Carcinus maenas
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 6 cm
Tough and adaptable, the green crab thrives anywhere from rock pools to muddy estuaries and brackish lagoons down to about 200 metres. That hardiness has made it one of the most successful invaders on coastlines far from its native shores.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Carcinidae › Carcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107381.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Crab live?
- The Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Green Crab get?
- The Green Crab grows to about 6 cm.