Softshell Red Crab
Paralomis granulosa
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
A southern king crab with a soft, granular shell, found in sheltered inshore waters down to about a hundred metres. Young crabs shelter among the holdfasts of giant kelp, while adults settle onto soft and hard bottoms in calmer water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Lithodidae › Paralomis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394052.
FAQ
- How deep does the Softshell Red Crab live?
- The Softshell Red Crab (Paralomis granulosa) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Softshell Red Crab get?
- The Softshell Red Crab grows to about 11.5 cm.