Mola Rock Crab
Metacarcinus edwardsii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 2–45 m
- Max size: 16.8 cm
- For divers: safe
Active mainly at night, this rock crab hides by day in crevices and emerges over sand, algae and rock to hunt. It works the Chilean coast from the tideline down to about forty five metres, feeding on bristleworms, clams and dead fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Cancridae › Metacarcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440386.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mola Rock Crab live?
- The Mola Rock Crab (Metacarcinus edwardsii) is typically found at 2–45 m.
- Is the Mola Rock Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Mola Rock Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mola Rock Crab get?
- The Mola Rock Crab grows to about 16.8 cm.