Common Sponge Crab
Tumidodromia dormia
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 5–112 m
- Max size: 20 cm
The common sponge crab carries a living sponge or tunicate clamped over its back with specially hooked rear legs, wearing it as camouflage. The largest of its family, it works hard bottoms and rocky muddy ground near reefs, feeding as an omnivore that even takes sea stars.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Dromiidae › Tumidodromia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440119.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Sponge Crab live?
- The Common Sponge Crab (Tumidodromia dormia) is typically found at 5–112 m.
- How big does the Common Sponge Crab get?
- The Common Sponge Crab grows to about 20 cm.