Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brown Rock CrabScientific Name: Romaleon antennariumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 12 to 16 cm (4.7 to 6.3 in); occasionally up to 18 cm (7.1 in)Weight: 0.4 to 1.1 kg (0.9 to 2.4 lb)Lifespan: 5 to 7 years in...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sculptured Slipper LobsterScientific Name: Parribacus antarcticusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length 18 to 22 cm (7.1 to 8.7 in); carapace width up to 10 cm (3.9 in)Weight: 0.4 to 0.9 kg (0.9 to 2.0...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific Rock CrabScientific Name: Metacarcinus anthonyiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7 in); occasionally up to 20 cm (7.9 in)Weight: 0.6 to 1.4 kg (1.3 to 3.1 lb)Lifespan: 6 to 8 years in...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spanish LobsterScientific Name: Scyllarides aequinoctialisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in); carapace length up to 13 cm (5.1 in)Weight: 0.8 to 2.2 kg (1.8 to 4.9 lb)Lifespan: 15 to...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Rock CrabScientific Name: Cancer productusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width up to 20 cm (7.9 in); typically 12 to 16 cm (4.7 to 6.3 in)Weight: 300 to 900 g (10.6 to 31.7 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 9 yearsDiet:...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mediterranean Slipper LobsterScientific Name: Scyllarides latusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length up to 45 cm (18 in); commonly 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)Weight: 1.0 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lb)Lifespan: 15 to 25...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: European Spiny LobsterScientific Name: Palinurus elephasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total body length up to 50 cm (20 in); commonly 25 to 40 cm (10 to 16 in)Weight: 1.5 to 3.5 kg (3.3 to 7.7 lb); exceptionally up to 8...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue Swimmer CrabScientific Name: Portunus armatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width up to 20 cm (8 in); claw span exceeding 40 cm; broad, spindle-shaped shell with long lateral spinesWeight: 300 to 800 g (large...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mud CrabScientific Name: Scylla serrataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width up to 28 cm (11 in); massive, broad, oval carapace; one of the largest swimming crabs on EarthWeight: 1.5 to 3.5 kg (maximum recorded up...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Flame Box CrabScientific Name: Calappa flammeaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 10 to 14 cm (4 to 5.5 in); length 8 to 11 cm (3 to 4.3 in)Weight: 200 to 450 g (7.1 to 15.9 oz)Lifespan: 5 to 8 years in the...
