Hairy Rock Crab
Romaleon jordani
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–105 m
- Max size: 3.3 cm
This rock crab roams both rocky and soft bottoms from the tide line down to around 105 metres, reaching about 3 centimetres across its shell. Its hairy legs and stout claws suit a life scrambling over and burrowing into the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Cancridae › Romaleon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440400.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hairy Rock Crab live?
- The Hairy Rock Crab (Romaleon jordani) is typically found at 0–105 m.
- How big does the Hairy Rock Crab get?
- The Hairy Rock Crab grows to about 3.3 cm.