Crab
Chlorodiella cytherea
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
A small reef crab of intertidal and subtidal ground, this widespread species is an omnivore that grazes heavily on algae. It hides among rubble and crevices by day, scraping film and weed from the rocks with its small claws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Chlorodiella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209138.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crab live?
- The Crab (Chlorodiella cytherea) is typically found at 0–5 m.