How deep does the Furry Crab live?

The Furry Crab (Hapalogaster cavicauda) is typically found at 0–15 m.

How big does the Furry Crab get?

The Furry Crab grows to about 1.9 cm.

Furry Crab

Hapalogaster cavicauda

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–15 m
Max size: 1.9 cm

A small king crab relative of rocky bottoms from the low tide line down to about 15 metres, it grows no larger than your thumb. A coat of stiff hairs over its shell gives the furry crab its name and helps disguise it among the rocks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Lithodidae › Hapalogaster

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 590108.

FAQ

How deep does the Furry Crab live?: The Furry Crab (Hapalogaster cavicauda) is typically found at 0–15 m.
How big does the Furry Crab get?: The Furry Crab grows to about 1.9 cm.