Rowing Crab
Ovalipes trimaculatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- For divers: safe
A swimming crab of intertidal and shallow subtidal sand, the rowing crab uses paddle shaped back legs to power through the water down to about 100 metres. It preys on molluscs and is itself hunted by bony fishes, sharks and rays.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Ovalipidae › Ovalipes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 246565.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rowing Crab live?
- The Rowing Crab (Ovalipes trimaculatus) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Rowing Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Rowing Crab is harmless to divers.