Common Moon Crab
Matuta victor
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
Smooth, pale and shaped like a flattened disc, the moon crab buries itself in sandy shallows and intertidal mudflats. Its paddle tipped legs let it swim and dig fast, and it hunts crustaceans, bivalves and snails while also scavenging whatever it finds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Matutidae › Matuta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440354.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Moon Crab live?
- The Common Moon Crab (Matuta victor) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Common Moon Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Common Moon Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Moon Crab get?
- The Common Moon Crab grows to about 5 cm.