Marbled Rock Crab
Pachygrapsus marmoratus
Adults inhabit rocky Atlantic and Mediterranean shorelines, sheltering in cracks and beneath stones when exposed by the tide. They are opportunistic omnivores that eat algae, detritus, carrion, and small invertebrates. The marbled pattern of the carapace blends closely with coastal rock surfaces.
- Type
- Shell / Water
- Conservation status
- NE