Twospined Arm Swimming Crab
Charybdis anisodon
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small swimming crab of inshore and offshore waters, the twospined arm swimming crab prefers muddy bottoms down to about 25 metres and is sometimes counted among mangrove dwellers. Its paddle shaped hind legs let it swim and settle quickly into soft sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Charybdis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twospined Arm Swimming Crab live?
- The Twospined Arm Swimming Crab (Charybdis anisodon) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Twospined Arm Swimming Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Twospined Arm Swimming Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twospined Arm Swimming Crab get?
- The Twospined Arm Swimming Crab grows to about 4.5 cm.