Giant Box Crab
Calappa calappa
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
A box crab that folds its broad claws tight against its face like a shield, this species shuffles over rocky and shelly bottoms from around ten to 50 metres. The right claw carries a built in tool for peeling snails out of their shells, and the crab itself can be toxic to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Calappidae › Calappa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209498.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Box Crab live?
- The Giant Box Crab (Calappa calappa) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Giant Box Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Box Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Box Crab get?
- The Giant Box Crab grows to about 13 cm.