Camouflaged Spider Crab
Eurypodius latreillii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 17–1490 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
Young spider crabs of this kind cling to hard ground crusted with algae, sponges and bryozoans in shallow water, then move to soft mud and sand as adults in deeper waters. The long legged body stays small, only a few centimetres across, and the crab is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Eurypodiidae › Eurypodius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 366245.
FAQ
- How deep does the Camouflaged Spider Crab live?
- The Camouflaged Spider Crab (Eurypodius latreillii) is typically found at 17–1490 m.
- Is the Camouflaged Spider Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Camouflaged Spider Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Camouflaged Spider Crab get?
- The Camouflaged Spider Crab grows to about 3.9 cm.