Ranina ranina

Spanner crab
Crabe girafe

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
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 10 and 100 Meters.
Common species.
Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Hides in the sand.
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks - Carrion

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be 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