True Crabs
Lachnopodus subacutus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
A small reef crab of the shallow neritic zone, this species lives among coral and rocky ground in subtidal water. Like its kin it is a secretive grazer and scavenger, sheltering by day in cracks and crevices.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Lachnopodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209104.
FAQ
- How deep does the True Crabs live?
- The True Crabs (Lachnopodus subacutus) is typically found at 0–8 m.