Crucifix Crab
Charybdis feriata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 5–118 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A swimming crab marked with a pale cross on its shell, the crucifix crab lives on sandy and muddy bottoms between 5 and 118 metres. It reaches about twenty centimetres across and is prized in East Asian markets, where it fetches premium prices, yet it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Charybdis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208822.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crucifix Crab live?
- The Crucifix Crab (Charybdis feriata) is typically found at 5–118 m.
- Is the Crucifix Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Crucifix Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crucifix Crab get?
- The Crucifix Crab grows to about 20 cm.