Blackberry Crab
Homalaspis plana
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 2–272 m
- Max size: 14.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The blackberry crab is a dark, hard shelled crab of rocky intertidal ground that ranges down to nearly 300 metres. It scavenges carrion and preys on sea urchins, molluscs and other crustaceans, while juveniles shelter among boulders and shell hash.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Platyxanthidae › Homalaspis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440523.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackberry Crab live?
- The Blackberry Crab (Homalaspis plana) is typically found at 2–272 m.
- Is the Blackberry Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Blackberry Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackberry Crab get?
- The Blackberry Crab grows to about 14.5 cm.