Metacarcinus magister
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 230 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Bivalve mollusks - - Fishes
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be very painful
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing