Round Crab
Demania scaberrima
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 15–35 m
- Max size: 5.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A rounded crab of rocky and sandy bottoms, it lives between about 15 and 35 metres on subtidal reefs. Several of its close relatives carry powerful natural toxins in their flesh, a reason crabs of this group are best left uneaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Demania
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 444248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Round Crab live?
- The Round Crab (Demania scaberrima) is typically found at 15–35 m.
- Is the Round Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Round Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Round Crab get?
- The Round Crab grows to about 5.3 cm.