Pachygrapsus marmoratus (Fabricius, 1787)
Marbled shore crab
Pachygrapsus marmoratus
photo by FAO

Family:  Grapsidae (shore, marsh, and talon crabs)
Max. size:  4 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal (Ref. 107021). It is found on rocks from upper to middle shore, also in crevices in breakwaters and pier piles or similar habitats (Ref. 842). Omnivore but cannot be simply considered an opportunistic feeder (Ref. 107021).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 106759.

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