Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Green reef crab
Size:
These crabs are smaller, only growing up to half an inch (1.2 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Green reef crabs eat algae, seaweed, shrimp and leftover animal scraps.
Range & Habitat:
Green reef crabs can be found in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea inhabiting coral reef communities and rocky areas.
Details:
The green reef crab has eight hairy, brown legs and two larger green claws. Their shells are bumpy and rough.