Kelp Crab

Shield-backed Kelp Crab
Pugettia producta

Habitat: Rocky shores below low-tide line, among kelps and other marine algae.

Range: Alaska to Baja California

Maximum Size: 4.75 inches

Fun Facts: The color of this crab usually matches the color of the algae on which its found.

It is an omnivore, feeding on both algae and smaller animals.

Kelp Crab 2