Brush-clawed Shore Crab

Hemigrapsus takanoi
Brush-clawed Shore Crab - Marinewise © 2024 MarineWise

Quick Facts

Scientific name Hemigrapsus takanoi
Other names Asian Shore Crab, Japanese Shore Crab
Size Up to 2.5 cm (1 in) Carapace
Weight A few grams

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal waters amongst rocky shores in intertidal zones often under rocks & in crevices
Depth Range 0 - 1 m (3.2 ft)
Brush-clawed Shore Crab Distribution