Porter Crab
Dorippe quadridens
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 12–50 m
- Max size: 4.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small crab of muddy and sandy bottoms between about 12 and 50 metres, it lives alongside sea anemones on the subtidal floor. Many of its relatives carry shells or anemones on their backs for cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Dorippidae › Dorippe
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225679.
FAQ
- How deep does the Porter Crab live?
- The Porter Crab (Dorippe quadridens) is typically found at 12–50 m.
- Is the Porter Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Porter Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Porter Crab get?
- The Porter Crab grows to about 4.4 cm.