Shore-crabs
Guides
Grapsidae
shore crabs, marsh crabs, talon crabs
The Grapsidae are a family of crabs commonly known as shore crabs, marsh crabs, or talon crabs. The family's monophyly remains unconfirmed, with some taxa potentially belonging to other families. The family currently comprises ten genera and approximately forty species, including two fossil genera. Members occupy diverse coastal habitats ranging from rocky intertidal zones to pelagic environments.