Common shore crab  (Carcinus maenas)

Range

Found around the coasts of Britain and Ireland (4). It is also common around the coasts of north-west Europe (2).

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Habitat

Found on the shore from the high water mark down to depths of around 60 m (4), and can inhabit estuaries (2).