Height: Up to 56 cm
Weight: Up to 2.3 kg
Color: Brownish-gray
Lifespan: Up to 20 years years
Diet: Carnivore, Scavenger
Habitat: Ocean Floor, Coastal Areas
Predators: Birds, Predatory Fish
Average Speed: 0.8-1.6 km/h
Countries Found: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Family: Limulidae
Gestation Period: 2 weeks days
Top Speed: Not Applicable km/h
Social Structure: Solitary
Offspring per Birth: Thousands
About the Horseshoe Crab
The Horseshoe Crab is a member of the Limulidae family. It is primarily found in Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and inhabits Ocean Floor, Coastal Areas. This animal has a lifespan of Up to 20 years years and is known for its Brownish-gray color. Its diet consists of Carnivore, Scavenger, and it faces threats from Birds, Predatory Fish. The Horseshoe Crab has an average speed of 0.8-1.6 km/h and can reach a top speed of Not Applicable km/h.
The Horseshoe Crab has a Solitary social structure and gives birth to Thousands offspring after a gestation period of 2 weeks days. Its conservation status is currently Vulnerable.
Did You Know?
- Interesting fact about Horseshoe Crab Lifespan