Globose Kelp Crab
Taliepus nuttallii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 10 cm
The globose kelp crab clambers through the fronds of kelp forests on rocky shores, from the low intertidal down to about 90 metres. It feeds on the kelp itself, blending into the swaying blades that shelter it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Epialtidae › Taliepus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 441503.
FAQ
- How deep does the Globose Kelp Crab live?
- The Globose Kelp Crab (Taliepus nuttallii) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Globose Kelp Crab get?
- The Globose Kelp Crab grows to about 10 cm.