Spider Crabs
Taliepus dentatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–22 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
A kelp dwelling spider crab of Chile's rocky subtidal, this species grazes on algae and the fine growth coating the fronds. It keeps close company with the brown kelp Lessonia, while the young settle almost entirely on a single soft kelp species of their own.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Epialtidae › Taliepus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 441501.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spider Crabs live?
- The Spider Crabs (Taliepus dentatus) is typically found at 0–22 m.
- Is the Spider Crabs dangerous to divers?
- The Spider Crabs is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spider Crabs get?
- The Spider Crabs grows to about 12 cm.