Natal Lightfoot Crab
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Adult Natal lightfoot crabs inhabit wave-washed rocky shores and reef edges across the tropical Indo-Pacific. They are agile omnivores that scrape algae, scavenge stranded material, and seize small invertebrates with their claws. Despite their tough carapace, they can move remarkably quickly over wet rocks and often retreat into cracks to avoid danger.
- Type
- Shell / Swift
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Natal Lightfoot Crab