Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab
Sanquerus validus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 9.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A swimming crab of West African coasts, the Senegalese smooth swimcrab has flattened paddle shaped back legs for sculling through the water. It favours shallow sand or mud bottoms, most common between 10 and 30 metres, and reaches a carapace nearly 19 centimetres wide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Sanquerus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab live?
- The Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab (Sanquerus validus) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab dangerous to divers?
- The Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab get?
- The Senegalese Smooth Swimcrab grows to about 9.3 cm.