Lancer Swimcrab
Achelous hastatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 2.6 cm
A small swimming crab of sandy and muddy sand bottoms, the lancer swimcrab spans barely six centimetres across its shell. Its hindmost legs end in flattened paddles that let it row through open water. It ranges from one metre down to about fifty five.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Achelous
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1474844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lancer Swimcrab live?
- The Lancer Swimcrab (Achelous hastatus) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- How big does the Lancer Swimcrab get?
- The Lancer Swimcrab grows to about 2.6 cm.