Coral Crab
Trapezia septata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
A small crab that lives its whole life among the branches of a single Pocillopora coral, this trapezia guards its host in return for shelter. It keeps to shallow subtidal reefs down to about 50 metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Trapeziidae › Trapezia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 443885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Crab live?
- The Coral Crab (Trapezia septata) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Coral Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Crab is harmless to divers.