Type: MARINE - NON FISH

Atergatis roseus Rüppell


English name: Red-egg Crab
French name: N/A
Arabic name: N/A

Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky substrates, shallow waters

Additional information

Depth 0 – 30 m
Length for Fishing ~6 – 10 cm carapace width
Habit Solitary, hides in crevices
Feed On Algae, detritus, small invertebrates
Global Distribution Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to Pacific Islands, migrant in E. Med.
Life Span 3–5 years