Petrolisthes armatus
Green Porcelain Crab
A small, flat crab that hides under rocks and fans plankton from the water with feathery mouthparts.
- Common Name
- Green Porcelain Crab
- Scientific Name
- Petrolisthes armatus
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Introduction Method
- Intentional Seeding
- Date First Introduced
- July 28, 2024
- Current Estimated Population
- 12
- Population Status
- Vulnerable
- Carrying Capacity Status
- At Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
Section Notes
Without successful offspring, this species is in danger of going extinct in miniBIOTA.
- Trophic Level
- Secondary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Filter Feeder
- Dietary Inputs
- Feeds on plankton
- Known Predators
- None Known
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Attempted/Unsuccessful
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Section Notes
This species will successfully produce offspring that unfortunately only reach the zoae stage. Predation may be too much for success past this stage. More observations required.
- Ecological Role
- Clean-up Crew
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
