Red Bait Crab
Plagusia chabrus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePlagusia chabrus
Other namesRed Rock Crab, Cleft-fronted Shore Crab, Sally Lightfoot
SizeUp to 7 cm (2.75 in) Carapace
WeightUnder .015 kg (.033 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Plagusiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst rocky areas & reef often under ledges, in crevices or seaweed
Depth Range0 - 50 m (164 ft)
