Tidal Spray Crab

Tidal Spray Crab
Name: Tidal Spray Crab
Scientific Name: Plagusia depressa
Family: Spray Crabs
Taxonomic: Plagusiidae
ID Group: Crabs
Size: up to 2.8 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen many times

This Crab has a flat carapace with a wide variety of colors, often marked with dark spots and small bumps. Its legs and claws have light bands, dark stripes, and spots.

The Tidal Spray Crab is often found on rocky shorelines, pier pillars, and in tide pools.