How deep does the Atlantic Rock Crab live?

The Atlantic Rock Crab (Cancer irroratus) is typically found at 0–575 m.

Atlantic Rock Crab

Cancer irroratus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–575 m

A cold water crab of the Atlantic, it ranges from the low tide line down to nearly 600 metres, with the larger animals tending to live deepest. It feeds on molluscs, urchins and other invertebrates, and shifts into shallower water through the winter months.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Cancridae › Cancer

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158057.

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How deep does the Atlantic Rock Crab live?: The Atlantic Rock Crab (Cancer irroratus) is typically found at 0–575 m.