The red rock crab is a robust fish known for its vibrant reddish-brown coloration and broad, flat body. It typically measures 8-10 inches long and weighs 1-2 pounds. Preferring rocky coastal habitats, it feeds on mollusks and small crustaceans. This species is solitary and exhibits territorial behavior, often hiding among rocks and crevices. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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