How deep does the Masked Swimcrab live?

The Masked Swimcrab (Callinectes larvatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.

How big does the Masked Swimcrab get?

The Masked Swimcrab grows to about 14.2 cm.

Masked Swimcrab

Callinectes larvatus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–25 m
Max size: 14.2 cm

A swimming crab of shallow estuaries and flats, named for the masked pattern on its shell, it paddles through water rarely deeper than five metres. Its rear legs flatten into oars, and it preys on molluscs, bottom invertebrates and fish, gathering under lights at night.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Callinectes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422038.

FAQ

How deep does the Masked Swimcrab live?: The Masked Swimcrab (Callinectes larvatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
How big does the Masked Swimcrab get?: The Masked Swimcrab grows to about 14.2 cm.