VELVET SWIMMING CRAB |
NECORA PUBER |
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| Fig 1 |
DESCRIPTION: An temperamental and aggressive crab with a velvety looking
appearance and a carapace length of up to 65mm. It has a nice
velvety edging to all limb segments but the main distinguishing feature
are the red eyes and obvious flattened back legs. The main colouring is of
a reddish-brown with touches of blue on the legs. DISTRIBUTION: Mainly southern and western coasts although
the above example was pictured at Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the east coast. HABITAT: Beneath large rocks on the lower shore. BEST TIME TO SEE: All year round. |