Wide Front Swimcrab
Thranita crenata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: caution
A swimming crab of muddy estuaries and mangrove fringes, the wide front swimcrab uses paddle shaped back legs to swim and stays in shallow water down to about 10 metres. It grows to roughly 8 centimetres and carries only weak toxins, so it counts as a toxin free crab.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Thranita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1467070.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wide Front Swimcrab live?
- The Wide Front Swimcrab (Thranita crenata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Wide Front Swimcrab dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Wide Front Swimcrab with care.
- How big does the Wide Front Swimcrab get?
- The Wide Front Swimcrab grows to about 8 cm.