Pilumnnus hirtellus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Bristle Crab, Hairy Crab

Range: Atlantic Ocean/Mediterranean.

Size: 1.5 inch (3 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky subtidal zones under stones and in crevices and amongst seaweed.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the aquarium trade.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Malacostraca

Subclass: Eumalacostraca

Order: Decapoda

Superfamily: Pilumnoidea

Family: Pilumnidae

Genus: Pilumnnus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Has a temperature range of 59 to 79°F (15 - 26°C).

This brownish-black crab has bristles on most of its legs/claws.

A pest crab that eats everything it can get a claw on!