How big is the Marbled rock crab?

Marbled rock crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus) reaches 3–4 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Marbled rock crab?

Marbled rock crab is found between 0–10 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Marbled rock crab?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Marbled rock crab?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Marbled rock crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pachygrapsus marmoratus
Common name: Marbled rock crab
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Grapsidae
Genus: Pachygrapsus
Size: 3–4 cm
Depth: 0–10 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky
Behaviours: fast-moving, omnivorous
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Pachygrapsus marmoratus is a small crab of 3 to 4 cm with an almost square carapace marbled in green, brown and bronze. It lives in the intertidal zone on rocks, sheltering in crevices. Extremely fast and agile, it sometimes jumps out of water to escape a predator. Omnivorous, it feeds on algae and debris. An iconic species of Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.

Photo of Marbled rock crab

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Marbled rock crab?: Marbled rock crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus) reaches 3–4 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Marbled rock crab?: Marbled rock crab is found between 0–10 m deep.
Is the Marbled rock crab dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Marbled rock crab?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Marbled rock crab?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 107455)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2225815)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia