Cancer bellianus
Substrate and environment
- The species is terrestrial
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 37 and 750 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 20 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : - - Omnivorous
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be painful
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing