Yeti Crab

NE Omnivore Hydrothermal Vents
Up to 0.5 kg
Weight
Up to 20 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Pacific Ocean
Found In

At just Up to 0.5 kg, the Yeti Crab is one of the lightest omnivore species (#38 of 41). Found in Pacific Ocean, it inhabits hydrothermal vents habitats.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Yeti Crab Omnivore Species Median Difference
Weight 0.5 kg 6.3 kg ↓ 92%
Height 15 cm
Lifespan 20 yrs 17.5 yrs ↑ 14%
Weight (kg)0.5avg 6.3Lifespan (yrs)20avg 17.5

Endemic to Pacific Ocean

Habitat: Hydrothermal Vents
Found In: Pacific Ocean
Coloration: White, Hairy

Behavior

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Conservation Notes

NE Listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List — one of 15 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Not Evaluated Species

Ranked #15 of 15 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
13 Praying Mantis 0.02–0.5 g NE
14 Pufferfish Up to 0.8 kg NE
15 Yeti Crab Up to 0.5 kg NE

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