Velvet swimming crab  (Necora puber)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

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

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

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).

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