Ovalipes australiensis, commonly known as the sand crab or the surf crab, is a species of crab in the family Ovalipidae. Its known range extends from Rottnest Island near Perth in Western Australia to just north of Brisbane in Wide Bay, Queensland. It is endemic to southern Australia, and it is present in Tasmania. It is typically found within 100 m (330 ft) from the shore. It is fished commercially, amounting to about 1.5 t (3,300 lb) in 2019, while levels of recreational fishing are negligible.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Surf Crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ovalipes trimaculatus
- Ovalipes catharus
- Polybius holsatus
- Polybius vernalis
- Matuta victor
- Polybius henslowii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Geryonidae
- Genus
- Ovalipes
- Species
- Ovalipes australiensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo