Rough Box Crab
Calappa gallus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 1–218 m
- Max size: 6 cm
Broad flattened claws fold across the front like a shield, giving the rough box crab its boxy outline as it burrows into sand and muddy sand. It ranges from a metre down to more than 200, and uses those heavy claws to peel open snail shells.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Calappidae › Calappa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough Box Crab live?
- The Rough Box Crab (Calappa gallus) is typically found at 1–218 m.
- How big does the Rough Box Crab get?
- The Rough Box Crab grows to about 6 cm.