red rock crab
The 'red rock crab' is a term encompassing several species of crabs known for their reddish color and affinity for rocky coastal environments.
Definition
B2Pacific Coast of North America
(scientific, common)A species of crab known for its brick-red color, large claws with black tips, and wide body, commonly found from Alaska to Baja California.
Example
- The red rock crab, *Cancer productus*, is often seen in the rocky intertidal zones along the Pacific coast.
- Despite their smaller size, red rock crabs are sought after for their sweet meat.
C1South American Coast
(scientific)A species of crab with a red shell, commonly found along the western coast of South America.
Example
- Grapsus grapsus, another type of red rock crab, is a familiar sight on the rocky shores of South America.
C1Southern Indian and Pacific Oceans
(scientific)A red-shelled crab species found from South Africa to Chile in the southern Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Example
- Guinusia chabrus, known as a red rock crab, inhabits the rocky coasts from South Africa to Chile.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red rock crab":
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