Spottedbelly Rock Crab
Ozius guttatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A stout rock crab of the shore, this species hides in crevices on rocky intertidal and shallow subtidal ground, sometimes pushing into estuaries and mangroves. Heavily built and slow, it rides out the tide tucked into cracks and emerges to forage over rubble and soft bottoms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Oziidae › Ozius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209154.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottedbelly Rock Crab live?
- The Spottedbelly Rock Crab (Ozius guttatus) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Spottedbelly Rock Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Spottedbelly Rock Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottedbelly Rock Crab get?
- The Spottedbelly Rock Crab grows to about 9 cm.