True Crab
Atergatis roseus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
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.