Natal Lightfoot Crab
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 8 cm
A nimble shore crab of the rocky splash zone, often seen out of the water clinging to wave washed rock just above the tide. It grows to about eight centimetres and scuttles for cover the moment a shadow passes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Grapsidae › Grapsus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207529.
FAQ
- How deep does the Natal Lightfoot Crab live?
- The Natal Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus tenuicrustatus) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- How big does the Natal Lightfoot Crab get?
- The Natal Lightfoot Crab grows to about 8 cm.