Fishing for Graceful rock crab

Metacarcinus gracilis

The graceful rock crab is a marine crustacean distinguished by its relatively smooth, oval-shaped carapace and reddish-brown coloration. Found along the Pacific coast of North America, it inhabits rocky intertidal zones and can reach a carapace width of about 4 inches. Known for its opportunistic feeding habits, it primarily consumes algae and small invertebrates, often hiding under rocks and crevices. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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