Cleft-fronted Bait Crab
Plagusia dentipes
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePlagusia dentipes
SizeUp to 2.5 cm (.98 in) Carapace
WeightA few grams
FamilyCrustaceans / Plagusiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal shores amongst rocky areas & tidal pools hiding in crevices, holes & under rocks
Depth Range0 - 5 m (16 ft)
