Pachygrapsus marmoratus
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
- Very common species.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 4 cm
- Maximum age known : 4 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Algae - Bivalve mollusks -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest