Wilson's Sponge Crab
Metadromia wilsoni
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–520 m
- For divers: safe
Wilson's sponge crab cuts a living sponge or sea squirt and holds it over its back as a custom fitted cap, a disguise that grows along with the crab. It ranges from shallow water out across the shelf and down the slope to around five hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Dromiidae › Metadromia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440094.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wilson's Sponge Crab live?
- The Wilson's Sponge Crab (Metadromia wilsoni) is typically found at 0–520 m.
- Is the Wilson's Sponge Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Wilson's Sponge Crab is harmless to divers.