How deep does the Crab live?

The Crab (Cyclodius nitidus) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Crab

Cyclodius nitidus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–5 m

This small reef crab lives among coral and rubble from the tide line into shallow subtidal water, grazing algae as an omnivore. Its low rounded shell and stout claws help it wedge into crevices out of the surge.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Cyclodius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 444088.

FAQ

How deep does the Crab live?: The Crab (Cyclodius nitidus) is typically found at 0–5 m.