Batwing Coral Crab
Carpilius corallinus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 15 cm
The batwing coral crab is a heavy bodied crab with a smooth red shell and broad rounded claws, growing to around 15 centimetres. It hides among rocks and coral rubble by day and comes out at night to crack open snails and other crustaceans, keeping to shallow reef water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Carpiliidae › Carpilius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422051.
FAQ
- How deep does the Batwing Coral Crab live?
- The Batwing Coral Crab (Carpilius corallinus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- How big does the Batwing Coral Crab get?
- The Batwing Coral Crab grows to about 15 cm.