Spotted Box Crab
Calappa rubroguttata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 10.8 cm
- For divers: safe
The spotted box crab hides in sand and gravel from the shore down to ninety metres, often buried with only its eyes showing. It folds its broad claws against its body like a box and uses the right one to crush snail and hermit crab shells.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Calappidae › Calappa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 241043.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Box Crab live?
- The Spotted Box Crab (Calappa rubroguttata) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Spotted Box Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Box Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Box Crab get?
- The Spotted Box Crab grows to about 10.8 cm.