Marbled Stone Crab
Carpilius convexus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–95 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A smooth, marbled crab of coral reefs, this species shelters under stones and in crevices from the shore down to deep reef. People collect it for food in some places, though it can hold toxins that standard tests fail to detect, so it is not always safe to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Carpiliidae › Carpilius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209150.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Stone Crab live?
- The Marbled Stone Crab (Carpilius convexus) is typically found at 0–95 m.
- Is the Marbled Stone Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Stone Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Stone Crab get?
- The Marbled Stone Crab grows to about 15 cm.