Porcellana sayana

  • Spotted porcelain crab
  • Gefleckter Porzellankrebs
  • Gevlekte porselein krab
  • Crabe porcelaine à pois
  • Cangrejo porcelano marcado

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 3 and 90 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 3 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : Plankton -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.