Longspined Hairy Crab
Pilumnus spinosissimus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small crab whose shell and legs bristle with hair, the longspined hairy crab lives on shells and rocky bottoms in shallow reef waters. The fuzzy coat traps sediment and algae, helping it blend into the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Pilumnidae › Pilumnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422106.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspined Hairy Crab live?
- The Longspined Hairy Crab (Pilumnus spinosissimus) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- How big does the Longspined Hairy Crab get?
- The Longspined Hairy Crab grows to about 2.5 cm.