Swimming Crab
Gonioinfradens paucidentatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 1–300 m
- For divers: safe
This swimming crab ranges from the shallow littoral down into deep water beyond a hundred metres, favouring soft muddy bottoms. Its flattened rear legs act as paddles, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Gonioinfradens
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1250203.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swimming Crab live?
- The Swimming Crab (Gonioinfradens paucidentatus) is typically found at 1–300 m.
- Is the Swimming Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Swimming Crab is harmless to divers.