Cancer bellianus

Toothed rock crab
Taschenkrebs
Tourteau denté
Jiaba de roca dientuda

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic

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