Strong Elbow Crab
Enoplolambrus validus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 15–200 m
- Max size: 8.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The strong elbow crab takes its name from the long sharp arms that jut out from its body like bent elbows. It lives on hard bottoms in the subtidal shallows down to about 200 metres, hunting actively, and even hosts barnacles on its shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Parthenopidae › Enoplolambrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442268.
FAQ
- How deep does the Strong Elbow Crab live?
- The Strong Elbow Crab (Enoplolambrus validus) is typically found at 15–200 m.
- Is the Strong Elbow Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Strong Elbow Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Strong Elbow Crab get?
- The Strong Elbow Crab grows to about 8.2 cm.