The Spanner Crab is a distinctive marine crustacean known for its flattened, spade-like claws. It inhabits sandy ocean floors in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically measuring 4-6 inches in length and weighing up to 3 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Spanner Crabs are nocturnal, often burying themselves in sand during the day. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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