Gallery description : pictures of crab

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
NameCrab
Conservation StatusThreatened
DietCarnivore
Main PreyShrimp, fish, mussels
ClassCrustacea
Top Speed19km/h (12mph)
Scientific NameBrachyura
Weight100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz)
PredatorsBirds, otter, octopus
Life Span1 - 100 years
LifestyleSolitary
TypeArthropod
OrderDecapoda
Size (L)1cm - 400cm (0.4in - 157in)
HabitatCoral reefs and coastline
ColourRed, brown, orange, blue
Average Litter Size2
PhylumArthropoda
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyBrachyura
Skin TypeShell
Distinctive FeaturesHard, armoured shell and eight legs
Image Details
Description Pictures of crab. European Green Crab Carcinus maenas. Green crabs have visited every ...
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