Phylum:

Arthropoda

Subphylum:

Crustacea

Habitat:

Soft bottom/sand

Occurrence:

Mainly North Sea, North Atlantic and Mediterranean
Shallow water up to 100 m
Typical Mediterranean species: Inachus thoracicus

Appearance:

Basic colouration brownish
Triangular body shape, dorsal armour with 2 humps
Legs three times longer than body width