Inachus phalangium

Anemone spider crab
Anemonen-Seespinne
Araignée des anémones
Araña de las actinias

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found with another animal
The species can be found between 0 and 55 Meters.
Common species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

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.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
Lives in partnership with a sea anemone
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 2 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest