European Green Shore Crab
Carcinus maenas
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCarcinus maenas
Other namesShore Crab, Green Shore Crab, Green Crab
SizeUp to 7 cm (2.75 in) Carapace
WeightUnder .17 kg (.37 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Portunidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters amongst seagrass, muddy flats & rock pools
Depth Range0 - 2 m (6 ft)
