True Crabs
Chlorodiella barbata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- For divers: safe
A small reef crab of intertidal and subtidal ground, this species leans toward a plant based diet. Its claws end in hoofed tips built for cutting algae and scraping film off the rocks, which it grazes between hiding in crevices.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Chlorodiella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209139.
FAQ
- How deep does the True Crabs live?
- The True Crabs (Chlorodiella barbata) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the True Crabs dangerous to divers?
- The True Crabs is harmless to divers.