Japanese Sponge Crab
Lauridromia dehaani
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 10–150 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
The Japanese sponge crab cuts a living sponge or colonial sea squirt to fit and holds it over its back with specialised rear legs, wearing it as a disguise. It lives on muddy and soft bottoms and reefs between about 10 and 150 metres, and is an omnivore that even preys on sea stars.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Dromiidae › Lauridromia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440092.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Sponge Crab live?
- The Japanese Sponge Crab (Lauridromia dehaani) is typically found at 10–150 m.
- Is the Japanese Sponge Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Sponge Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Sponge Crab get?
- The Japanese Sponge Crab grows to about 10 cm.