True Crab

Atergatis roseus

True Crab

A rounded, smooth shelled crab of tropical coral reefs, this species lives in shallow water down to a few metres and shelters among rubble. Little has been recorded of how it feeds, though relatives in its family scrape algae and detritus from the reef.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Atergatis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107425.

FAQ

How deep does the True Crab live?
The True Crab (Atergatis roseus) is typically found at 0–3 m.