Champagne Crab
Hypothalassia armata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 20–540 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
The champagne crab is a deepwater crab found between about 20 and 540 metres on rocky and muddy bottoms. Prized as seafood across parts of Asia, it is harmless to divers and rarely seen, living well below most diving depths.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Hypothalassiidae › Hypothalassia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440491.
FAQ
- How deep does the Champagne Crab live?
- The Champagne Crab (Hypothalassia armata) is typically found at 20–540 m.
- Is the Champagne Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Champagne Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Champagne Crab get?
- The Champagne Crab grows to about 15 cm.