- Wildlife
- Barnacles, crabs, shrimps and lobster
- Porcelain Crab
About
A small crab, covered in hairs, with very broad front claws. The Porcelain Crab (also known as the 'Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab') lives under rocks, among mud and gravel, on the middle and lower shore. This crab filter feeds.
How to identify
A tiny, hairy crab with broad, flattened front claws. Greyish-green on the back and off-white underneath.
Where to find it
Found all around our coasts.
Habitats
When to find it
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Novermber
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
How can people help
Crustaceans provide a vital link in the food chain for many of our rarer species. Our seas and coastline are in need of protection if we are to keep our marine wildlife healthy. The Wildlife Trusts are working with fishermen, researchers, politicians and local people towards a vision of 'Living Seas', where marine wildlife thrives. This work has recently had a massive boost with the passing of the Marine Bill, promising sustainable development of the UK's marine environment. Do your bit for our Living Seas by supporting your local Wildlife Trust.