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| Eriphia verrucosa Forsskål, 1775 Main synonym = Eriphia spinifrons Rathke, 1837 |
| Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Crustaceae / Decapoda / Eriphiidae |
 Warty Crab, Yellow Shore Crab  Grottlu |
| Further Information: Eriphia verrucosa lives near the shore, usually found in cracks and crevices in rocks. Feeding on bottom-dwelling animals, the crab uses its strong chelae to break up snail shells and other hard parts prey might have. A common and edible species. |
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