Grapsus grapsus

Sally lightfoot
Rennkrabbe
Marmerkrab
Grapse marbré
Cangrejo corredor

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific

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.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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