How big is the Warty crab?

Warty crab (Eriphia verrucosa) reaches 7–10 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Warty crab?

Warty crab is found between 0–15 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Warty crab?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Warty crab?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Warty crab (Eriphia verrucosa)

Key facts

Scientific name: Eriphia verrucosa
Common name: Warty crab
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Eriphiidae
Genus: Eriphia
Size: 7–10 cm
Depth: 0–15 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky
Behaviours: nocturnal, solitary
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Eriphia verrucosa, the warty crab, reaches 10 cm. Reddish carapace with characteristic tubercles, large asymmetric claws with black tips. Nocturnal, it spends the day under rocks and emerges at night to hunt mollusks and small fish. Its powerful claws can crush a mussel shell. Edible and valued along southern coasts.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Warty crab?: Warty crab (Eriphia verrucosa) reaches 7–10 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Warty crab?: Warty crab is found between 0–15 m deep.
Is the Warty crab dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Warty crab?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Warty crab?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 107409)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5968755)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia