How deep does the Mangrove Marsh Crab live?

The Mangrove Marsh Crab (Sesarma curacaoense) is typically found at 0–1 m.

Mangrove Marsh Crab

Sesarma curacaoense

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–1 m

This marsh crab keeps to the splash zone at the edge of mangroves, scrambling through coarse woody debris just above and below the high water line. It is a semiterrestrial scavenger, returning to water mainly to keep its gills wet and to breed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Sesarmidae › Sesarma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422195.

FAQ

How deep does the Mangrove Marsh Crab live?: The Mangrove Marsh Crab (Sesarma curacaoense) is typically found at 0–1 m.