Spinous Elbow Crab
Spinolambrus pourtalesii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 18–622 m
- Max size: 2.7 cm
An elbow crab with a triangular body and long, angular claws that fold like bent elbows. It lives on shelly bottoms between about 18 and 622 metres, its carapace barely wider than a couple of centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Parthenopidae › Spinolambrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442342.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spinous Elbow Crab live?
- The Spinous Elbow Crab (Spinolambrus pourtalesii) is typically found at 18–622 m.
- How big does the Spinous Elbow Crab get?
- The Spinous Elbow Crab grows to about 2.7 cm.