Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Yellow rock crab
Size:
These crabs grow to a maximum length of 7 inches (17.5 centimeters).
Diet:
Yellow rock crabs have strong claws for crushing their shelled prey. They eat a variety of crustaceans and bivalves like oysters and scallops.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern-central Pacific Ocean, yellow rock crabs can be found in estuaries, bays, sandy and rocky bottom habitats.
Details:
Yellow rock crabs are round and pancake-like in shape. They have eight walking legs, two black-tipped claws, one tooth and two short antennae. They can range from yellow to brown in color.