Fish and Shellfish - Spider Crab
The spider crab has a rounded convex reddish or yellowish brown carapace with numerous small spines. It is often covered with algae and anemones, enabling it to blend with the surroundings. It is found in the northeast Atlantic, in the Archipelago of the Azores and the Mediterranean Sea, dwelling in sandy and rocky bottoms, in waters 10 to 150 meters deep. It feeds on what it can find at the bottom, including algae and small bivalves. It reproduces from May to July. Female spider crabs mate after moulting, becoming more vulnerable to predators, which is why males of the species form a protective barrier around them.
Collection: Fish and Shellfish
Type of Piece: Fishes
Product type: Earthenware
Height: 70 mm
Length: 190 mm
Width: 180 mm
Product type: Bordallo Pinheiro - Arte Bordallo (Art)
Distinctive Characteristics: Hand Painted Complements
Shipping: Tracking number included.