Red Egg Crab
Atergatis integerrimus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
Smooth and rounded like its name suggests, the red egg crab hides on rocky and sandy bottoms and hunts giant clams. Its flesh can carry enough toxin to poison a person, so it is one to admire rather than eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Atergatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209060.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Egg Crab live?
- The Red Egg Crab (Atergatis integerrimus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Red Egg Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Red Egg Crab is harmless to divers.