Triangle Crab

Trigonoplax longirostris

Systematics: Brachyura Family Hymenosomatidae

Distinguishing Characters:
The carapace is 17 mm long, very flat, and characteristically triangular. The legs and chelipeds are long and slender.

Habitat and Distribution:
The triangle crab lies among algae down to depths of 40 m all around Australia.

General Biology:
Nothing is known of the biology of the triangle crab but it probably uses its fine claws to pick up tiny fragments of food among the algae where it hides.

Feedback and queries should be sent to the Discovery Centre at Museum Victoria.
Please note, the Discovery Centre can help you only with questions about crustaceans from southeastern Australia. It can not advise on the care of pet hermit crabs or on crustaceans from other regions.