Turtle-Weed Crab
Caphyra rotundifrons
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- For divers: safe
This small crab lives almost entirely within beds of the green alga known as turtle weed, grazing on it and hiding among the fronds to dodge predators. Harmless to people, it rarely strays from its chosen algal patch in the shallowest few metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Caphyra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208779.
FAQ
- How deep does the Turtle-Weed Crab live?
- The Turtle-Weed Crab (Caphyra rotundifrons) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Turtle-Weed Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Turtle-Weed Crab is harmless to divers.