Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Stenorhynchus seticornis
- Common name
- Arrow Crab
- Category
- Crustaceans
- Family
- Inachoididae
- Genus
- Stenorhynchus
- Size
- 6–12 cm
- Depth
- 2–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Gracile decapod, variable color, Caribbean.
Photo of Arrow Crab
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Arrow Crab?
- Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) reaches 6–12 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Arrow Crab?
- Arrow Crab is found between 2–50 m deep.
- Is the Arrow Crab dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Arrow Crab?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Arrow Crab?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Similar species
- Palinurus elephas - European spiny lobster
- Clibanarius erythropus - Red-legged hermit crab
- Homarus gammarus - European lobster
- Pachygrapsus marmoratus - Marbled rock crab
- Mithraculus forceps - Red-ridged clinging crab
- Mithrax spinosissimus - Channel clinging crab
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 421957)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5178699)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia