Maja brachydactyla

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Greater spiny crab
Grobe Seenspinne
Spinkrab
Araignée de mer
Centollo
Granseola

Distribution

The temperate 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 generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 150 Meters.
Common species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal is aggressive and may attack

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 25 cm
Maximum age known : 8 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Echinoderms - Algae - Carrion

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!