How deep does the Spiny Hands live?

The Spiny Hands (Charybdis hellerii) is typically found at 0–51 m.

How big does the Spiny Hands get?

The Spiny Hands grows to about 7.9 cm.

Spiny Hands

Charybdis hellerii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–51 m
Max size: 7.9 cm

A swimming crab with paddle tipped back legs, this species roves soft sandy and muddy bottoms and reefs from the intertidal down to about 50 metres. A vigorous wanderer, it has spread far beyond its native Indo Pacific range to invade new coasts.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Charybdis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107382.

FAQ

How deep does the Spiny Hands live?: The Spiny Hands (Charybdis hellerii) is typically found at 0–51 m.
How big does the Spiny Hands get?: The Spiny Hands grows to about 7.9 cm.