How deep does the Mud Crab live?

The Mud Crab (Actaeodes tomentosus) is typically found at 0–100 m.

Is the Mud Crab dangerous to divers?

The Mud Crab is harmless to divers.

Mud Crab

Actaeodes tomentosus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–100 m
For divers: safe

A small velvety mud crab of intertidal and subtidal reefs, wedging itself into rock crevices and coral. It can be poisonous to eat, carrying toxins picked up from its surroundings that no cooking removes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Actaeodes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209053.

FAQ

How deep does the Mud Crab live?: The Mud Crab (Actaeodes tomentosus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
Is the Mud Crab dangerous to divers?: The Mud Crab is harmless to divers.