The Caribbean king crab is a long-legged crab that clambers over the reef at night to graze algae.
How to recognize it
A large crab with long, spidery legs, usually tucked into the reef by day and active after dark.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at El museo, Socorro, Bajo burbujas, San bartolo. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
