Home Chronicles Live Inhabitants Build FAQ

Green Porcelain Crab

Petrolisthes armatus

A small, flat crab that hides under rocks and fans plankton from the water with feathery mouthparts.

Species Data

First Recorded: July 28, 2024
Last Observed: October 04, 2025
Est. Population: 12
Record Created: September 26, 2025
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Trophic Role: Filter Feeder
Feeding Niche: Feeds on plankton
Known Predators: None Known
Currently: Unsuccessfully
Population Size: 12
First Recorded: July 28, 2024
Reproduction Notes: 1 entries
Status: Endangered
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Population Size: 12
Conservation Notes: 1 entries
Total Comments: 0
Species Page: Green Porcelain Crab

No general notes recorded yet

General observations and notes will appear here once added.

No ecological notes recorded yet

Ecological observations and notes will appear here once added.

Reproduction Notes

This species will successfully produce offspring that unfortunately only reach the zoae stage. Predation may be too much for success past this stage. More observations required.

Conservation Notes

Without successful offspring, this species is in danger of going extinct in miniBIOTA.

Visitor Comments

Share your thoughts

0/1000

Comments (0)

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts about this species!