True Crabs
Etisus anaglyptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
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.