Rostrum Spider Crab (Macropodia rostrata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Macropodia rostrata
- Common name
- Rostrum Spider Crab
- Category
- Crustaceans
- Family
- Inachidae
- Genus
- Macropodia
- Size
- 5–10 cm
- Depth
- 3–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef, seagrass-meadow
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Macropodia rostrata reaches 10 cm. Minor spider crab (Majidae) from Mediterranean. Light-brown rostrate, very fine elongated legs. Inhabitant of rocks-seagrass 3-40 m. Sedentary-hidden. Slow benthic predator. Not threatened = LC. Rarely observed in standard diving.
Photo of Rostrum Spider Crab
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Rostrum Spider Crab?
- Rostrum Spider Crab (Macropodia rostrata) reaches 5–10 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Rostrum Spider Crab?
- Rostrum Spider Crab is found between 3–40 m deep.
- Is the Rostrum Spider Crab dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Rostrum Spider Crab?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Rostrum Spider Crab?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Inachidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 107345)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5178697)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia