Granulated Mask Crab
Paradorippe granulata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 2–154 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The granulated mask crab has a roughly textured shell and lives on sandy and muddy bottoms, most often within 50 metres but ranging down to about 154 metres. Crabs of this family carry shells or other objects clamped over their backs with their hind legs as cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Dorippidae › Paradorippe
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440428.
FAQ
- How deep does the Granulated Mask Crab live?
- The Granulated Mask Crab (Paradorippe granulata) is typically found at 2–154 m.
- Is the Granulated Mask Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Granulated Mask Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Granulated Mask Crab get?
- The Granulated Mask Crab grows to about 2.2 cm.