Velvet swimming crab  (Necora puber)

Range

This crab has a wide distribution in north-west Europe (2). It is common around all coasts of Britain (4).

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Habitat

Small individuals are found on rocky shores at low water but larger specimens occur down to depths of 80 m (2). It is most numerous on fairly sheltered shores (3).