Genus

Common name: Sally Lightfoot Crab

Scientific name: Percnon

Percnon is a genus of crabs commonly known as Sally Lightfoot Crabs or Nimble Spray Crabs, renowned for their agility and vibrant colors. These crabs are popular in reef aquariums for their scavenging abilities, helping to keep tanks clean by consuming detritus, uneaten food, and algae. They are generally peaceful but may prey on small, slow-moving tank mates. Percnon crabs require rockwork for hiding and climbing, and they can be sensitive to changes in water quality.

  1. Percnon gibbesi, urchin crab or nimble spray crab, Costa Blanca, Spain
    Common name: nimble spray crab
    Scientific name: Percnon gibbesi
  2. Flat rock crab , Percnon planissimum rests on coral of Bali
    Common name: flat rock crab
    Scientific name: Percnon planissimum