title: Maja capensis
text: # Maja capensis
  
  Maja capensis, the Agulhas spider crab, is a species of crab in the family Majidae.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  The Agulhas spider crab is known from the west coast of Africa and round the South African coast to Durban in 2–100 m of water.
  
  ## Description
  
  The Agulhas spider crab may grow to 100 millimetres (3.9 in). It has an orange to red carapace covered with short spines and protruding granules, and is often camouflaged with attached animals. It has two double-pointed projections extending between its eyes. The front margins of its carapace are serrated.
  
  