How deep does the Wire Coral Crab live?

The Wire Coral Crab (Xenocarcinus tuberculatus) is typically found at 1–150 m.

Wire Coral Crab

Xenocarcinus tuberculatus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 1–150 m

Barely larger than the wire coral it clings to, this crab lives out its life as an obligate guest on corals and rocky reefs. It ranges from the shallows down to around one hundred and fifty metres, matching its body colour to its host.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Epialtidae › Xenocarcinus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208897.

FAQ

How deep does the Wire Coral Crab live?: The Wire Coral Crab (Xenocarcinus tuberculatus) is typically found at 1–150 m.