Phylum:

Arthropoda

Subphylum:

Crustacea

Habitat:

Rocky and soft bottoms with algae growth and on secondary hard substrates

Occurrence:

Entire Mediterranean Sea and neighbouring Atlantic Ocean

Size:

Appearance:

Body shape triangular to roundish from above. Long, rounded legs. Colour reddish brown to yellowish brown.
Rostrum in the form of two v-shaped tips.
Often heavily overgrown and therefore well camouflaged.