Splendid Spooner
Etisus splendidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A reef crab of intertidal coral, the splendid spooner forages in shallow water no more than a few metres deep. It carries marginal levels of toxin, enough to make it unsafe to eat, and its relatives range from algae scrapers to outright predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Etisus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209109.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splendid Spooner live?
- The Splendid Spooner (Etisus splendidus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Splendid Spooner dangerous to divers?
- The Splendid Spooner is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Splendid Spooner get?
- The Splendid Spooner grows to about 15 cm.