Macropodia rostrata
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Long-legged spider crab
Mittelmeer-Gespenstkrabbe
Gewone hooiwagenkrab
Macropode rostré
Araña de mar nariguda
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
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 5 and 200 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 rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
- Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- Diet : Algae - -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!