True Crabs

Lachnopodus subacutus

True Crabs

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.