Lesser Spider Crab (Maja crispata) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Crab

Lesser Spider Crab (Maja crispata) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Lesser Spider Crab (Maja crispata) is a fascinating marine crab recognized for its spiny, triangular carapace and long, slender legs. Closely related to the larger European Spider Crab, this species inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, and sandy coastal habitats throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Like many spider crabs, it often decorates its shell with algae and other marine organisms for camouflage.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's intricate exoskeleton, elongated limbs, and distinctive body shape. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an excellent addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is individually prepared, making every crab a unique representation of this remarkable spider crab species.

Features

• Genuine Lesser Spider Crab (Maja crispata) specimen
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, spiny shell texture, and detailed anatomical features
• Characteristic triangular carapace and elongated spider-like legs
• Excellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors
• Perfect for natural history collections and educational exhibits
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, spine development, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Lesser Spider Crab
• Scientific Name: Maja crispata
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy seabeds, and coastal marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Majidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, spine shape, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.

Please ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.