True Crabs
Euxanthus exsculptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- For divers: safe
This reef crab lives in the shallow neritic zone, from the intertidal flats down to a few metres among the corals. Its broad, sculpted shell and stout claws mark it as one of the mud crabs that tuck into reef crevices by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Euxanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210202.
FAQ
- How deep does the True Crabs live?
- The True Crabs (Euxanthus exsculptus) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the True Crabs dangerous to divers?
- The True Crabs is harmless to divers.