Maguimithrax spinosissimus

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Channel clinging crab
Stachelige Seespinne
Wrattige spinkrab
Araignée de mer verruqueuse
Cangrejo rey del Caribe
Granchio reale

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

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 found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 180 Meters.
Uncommon Species

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 animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

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.

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be painful
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing