Mithraculus sculptus
Size
Carapace up to 2cm.
Description:
Olive green carapace and legs. Back with smooth rounded nodules and walking legs heavily bristled. 2 large spines on he inside of the first section of the claw arms. Spatulate, pale claw tips.
Ecology
Found in rubble and reefs and algae-covered rocky coastlines and backwater areas with algae-covered rock surfaces to depths of 0 to 40ft (0-13m), but usually at the shallower end of this range. Feed primarily on algae.
Ecological Descriptors |
Habitat |
Size (cm) |
Diet |
Behaviour |
Sex |
R |
2 |
Veg |
I |
F |
Green Clinging Crab
Synonyms:
Emerald Crab
211
Green Clinging Crab
451