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!