Cancer productus

Cancer productus

The red rock crab is a fun crab that lives in the ocean and loves to scuttle around on the rocks. They have a hard shell and can be red or brown, making them look like little crabs in a colorful costume!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Cancer productus is a stocky, medium-sized mammal with coarse, reddish-brown fur, often mottled for camouflage. It has short, powerful legs ending in robust claws, and small, rounded ears, distinguishing it from longer-limbed forest mammals.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassMalacostracaOrderDecapodaFamilyCancridaeGenusCancer
Cancer productus
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Cancer productus

Category

Invertebrate

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its fur changes thickness to stay warm in winter.

They communicate with each other using unique chirping sounds!

This mammal can create complex underground tunnels!

Young Cancer productus learn to forage from their mothers.

Special abilities

Ability

Burrowing Expert

Cancer productus can dig extensive burrows because of its powerful claws and strong forelimbs that help them create safe underground homes.

Ability

Night-time Navigator

Cancer productus has an excellent sense of smell and hearing that helps them find food and avoid predators in the dark.

Ability

Camouflage Master

Cancer productus can blend seamlessly with rocky terrain due to its mottled fur patterns that help them stay hidden from watchful eyes.

Measurements & details

Length
30-50 cm
Weight
5-10 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
20 km/h
Litter Size
3-6
Gestation
45-60 days

Diet & Feeding

This omnivorous mammal enjoys a varied diet of plants, insects, and small animals found in its habitat.

Primary Foods

  • roots
  • berries
  • insects
  • small rodents
  • mushrooms

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be careful around crabs; their pincers can pinch if they feel scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Cancer productus?

30-50 cm

How much does Cancer productus weigh?

5-10 kg

How long does Cancer productus live?

5-8 years

How fast can Cancer productus move?

20 km/h

What does Cancer productus eat?

This omnivorous mammal enjoys a varied diet of plants, insects, and small animals found in its habitat.

Where is Cancer productus usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Cancer productus hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Cancer productus usually have?

3-6

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