Crab
Actaeodes hirsutissimus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- For divers: safe
This small reef crab keeps to intertidal rock and coral down to about 100 metres, wedging into crevices by day. It takes both plant and animal food, picking off bristleworms and small molluscs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Actaeodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209051.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crab live?
- The Crab (Actaeodes hirsutissimus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Crab is harmless to divers.