The average weight of the crab is 100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz). Crab (brachyura) usually grows 1cm - 400cm (0.4in - 157in). Crab is a arthropod that inhabits coral reefs and coastline. It has a shell skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. These arthropods usually live 1 - 100 years. The maximum speed it can reach is 19km/h (12mph).
Facts about crabs
Name | Crab |
Type | Arthropod |
Size (L) | 1cm - 400cm (0.4in - 157in) |
Class | Crustacea |
Family | Brachyura |
Top Speed | 19km/h (12mph) |
Predators | Birds, otter, octopus |
Main Prey | Shrimp, fish, mussels |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Life Span | 1 - 100 years |
Colour | Red, brown, orange, blue |
Habitat | Coral reefs and coastline |
Skin Type | Shell |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Order | Decapoda |
Distinctive Features | Hard, armoured shell and eight legs |
Weight | 100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz) |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Carnivore |
Scientific Name | Brachyura |