Carpilius corallinus

Batwing coral crab, coral crab, queen crab
Korallenkrabbe
Rode koraalkrab
Crabe corail
Cangrejo de coral, cangrejo colorado

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 0 and 20 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 species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Sea urchins

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be painful
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing