Larger Spotted Shamefaced Boxer Crab (Calappa granulata)
Calappa granulata, the Larger Spotted Shamefaced Boxer Crab (a.k.a. the Red-spotted Shamecrab), is a marine crab species found all along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, coastal waters of Europe, the Red Sea and the entire Mediterranean Sea, thus also around the Maltese Islands. Calappa is a genus of crabs known commonly as box […]
Sally Lightfoot Crab (Percnon gibbesi)
Percnon gibbesi, the Sally Lightfoot Crab (a.k.a. the Nimble Spray Crab), is a marine crab species. It is one of the most widespread grapsid crabs, being found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, on the Pacific coast of North America and now also around the Maltese Islands and the Mediterranean Sea. Percnon gibbesi is […]
Cave Spider Crab (Herbstia condyliata)
Share Cave Spider Crabs in Malta Cave Spider Crabs, scientifically known as Herbstia condyliata, are fascinating marine crabs found along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe’s coastal waters, and the entire Mediterranean Sea, including the Maltese Islands. Known for their distinctive appearance and unique behaviors, these crabs are a common sight for […]
Dromia personata (Sleepy Crab)
Share Sleepy Crabs in Malta Encounter Dromia personata, commonly known as the Sleepy Crab, in the waters around Malta. Found in the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and parts of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, this crab’s slow movements have earned it the name “sleepy.” How To Identify a Sleepy Crab The Sleepy Crab can be […]
Spiny Lobster (Palinurus elephas)
Share Spiny Lobsters in Malta Spiny Lobsters, also known as Crayfish, are a common sight in the Mediterranean Sea, including the waters around Malta. These fascinating crustaceans thrive on rocky exposed coasts below the intertidal zone, primarily at depths ranging from 20 to 70 meters. How To Identify a Spiny Lobster Identifying a Spiny Lobster, […]
