Arrowhead Crab
Huenia heraldica
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–36 m
- For divers: safe
An arrowhead crab whose flattened, leaf shaped body mimics the algae it lives among on rocky and weedy shores. It hides in shallow water down to about 36 metres, often blending in so well that it is easy to miss.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Epialtidae › Huenia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 441457.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arrowhead Crab live?
- The Arrowhead Crab (Huenia heraldica) is typically found at 0–36 m.
- Is the Arrowhead Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Arrowhead Crab is harmless to divers.