Helmet Crab
Telmessus cheiragonus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–39 m
- Max size: 10 cm
A broad helmet shaped crab of rock and sand bottoms, it ranges from the low tide line down to about 39 metres. The toothed edges of its carapace give it the squared, armoured look that earns it its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Cheiragonidae › Telmessus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254360.
FAQ
- How deep does the Helmet Crab live?
- The Helmet Crab (Telmessus cheiragonus) is typically found at 0–39 m.
- How big does the Helmet Crab get?
- The Helmet Crab grows to about 10 cm.