Crab (brachyura) is a arthropod type animal. It lives in coral reefs and coastline. The animal weights about 100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz) and lives for 1 - 100 years. Birds, otter, octopus predators are dangerous for crabs. Look up the table below for more information.
Facts about crabs
Name | Crab |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Diet | Carnivore |
Main Prey | Shrimp, fish, mussels |
Class | Crustacea |
Top Speed | 19km/h (12mph) |
Scientific Name | Brachyura |
Weight | 100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz) |
Predators | Birds, otter, octopus |
Life Span | 1 - 100 years |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Type | Arthropod |
Order | Decapoda |
Size (L) | 1cm - 400cm (0.4in - 157in) |
Habitat | Coral reefs and coastline |
Colour | Red, brown, orange, blue |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Family | Brachyura |
Skin Type | Shell |
Distinctive Features | Hard, armoured shell and eight legs |