Green Clinging Crab

Mithraculus sculptus

Green Clinging Crab

The green clinging crab is a small reef crab, barely a couple of centimetres wide, that hides among coral and seagrass. It strikes loose partnerships with sea anemones for protection, and ranges from the shallows to about 55 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Mithracidae › Mithraculus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421990.

FAQ

How deep does the Green Clinging Crab live?
The Green Clinging Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) is typically found at 0–55 m.
How big does the Green Clinging Crab get?
The Green Clinging Crab grows to about 1.2 cm.