Mithrax pilosus
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 motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
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 : 12 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be painful
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
Hairy clinging crab
Haarige Spinnenkrabbe
Harige zich vasthoudende krab
Crabe-araignée chevelu
cangrejo adhierando peludo