Grapsus grapsus
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