The red rock crab is one of the fastest moving crabs on southern Australian shores, racing about steep shores under attack from waves. Although very aggressive, the crab browses on small seaweeds.
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.