True Crabs

Etisus anaglyptus

True Crabs

A reef crab of the shallow neritic zone, found among corals and tucked under stones from the intertidal down to about 30 metres. It uses stout claws to crack open and scrape food from the hard surfaces it shelters within.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Etisus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209117.

FAQ

How deep does the True Crabs live?
The True Crabs (Etisus anaglyptus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
Is the True Crabs dangerous to divers?
The True Crabs is harmless to divers.