Pachygrapsus marmoratus

Marbled rock crab
Felsenkrabbe
Gemarmerde krab
Crabe marbré
Cangrejo de roca
Granzo piato

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
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 species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 4 cm
Maximum age known : 4 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Algae - Bivalve mollusks -

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest