Seaweed crab

Latin: Lipophrys pholis
Size:
20 cm
Levested:
Shallow water in the spring zone.
Distribution:
From Morocco in the south to the British Isles. Found along the Norwegian coast north to Trøndelag.
Food:
Small invertebrates.
Facts about kelp crab

The kelp crab can tolerate partial drying and has in some cases been observed "crawling" in the joint. This characteristic is unique among European fish.

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