Purple Rock Crab
Leptograpsus variegatus
© 2024 MarineWise
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Leptograpsus variegatus
Other names
Swift-footed Shore Crab, Swift-footed Crab
Size
Up to 8 cm (3.14 in) Carapace
Weight
Under .15 kg (.33 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters amongst intertidal rocky shores & reef
Depth Range
0 - 1 m (3.2 ft)
