Scyllarus arctus (Small bear crab)

Hartb. Rotalg. Softb. Planct. Nect.
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Scyllarus arctus (Small bear crab)

Phylum:

Arthropoda

Subphylum:

Crustacea

Class: Malacostraca

Habitat:

Hard bottom,

Occurrence:

Mediterranean, North-East Atlantic, Channel coast to Canary Islands

Size:

Bup to 16 cm

Appearance:

Rusty red/brownish red/grey/white irregularly patterned
Two distinct red spots on the back.
The second antennae, which have been transformed into scoops, are angular at the front.

Behaviour: Nocturnal and often occurs in groups
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