Xantho incisus

  • Grooved crab
  • Kerbkrabbe
  • Gekerfde krab
  • Xanthe
  • Xanto
  • Xanto

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 found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 4 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - Shrimps - Carrion

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!