Round Crab
Leptodius gracilis
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
A small reef crab of intertidal and shallow rocky shores, it shelters among coral and stones at the edge of the sea. Like other mud crabs of its kind it uses spoon tipped claws to scrape food from rock and rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Leptodius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209088.
FAQ
- How deep does the Round Crab live?
- The Round Crab (Leptodius gracilis) is typically found at 0–5 m.