Asian Shore Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
- Group: Crab
- For divers: safe
A small, square shelled crab of sheltered rocky shores, the Asian shore crab shelters under boulders around the middle of the tide line and even ventures among mangrove roots. It has spread far beyond its native range as an invader, and it is regarded as poisonous to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Varunidae › Hemigrapsus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158417.
FAQ
- Is the Asian Shore Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Asian Shore Crab is harmless to divers.