Australian Porcelain Crab

Petrocheles australiensis

Most porcelain crabs are active, aggressive inhabitants of exposed shores where they are probably filter feeders.



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.

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