Classification
- Species Class
- Crustacean
- Primary Biome
- Coral Reef
- Depth Range
- 20–150u
- Leviathan Class
- No
- Threat Level
- Minor Threat2/5
Subnautica 2 Anemone Crab
Crustacean · Coral Reef · Subnautica 2 current build
Overview
A medium-sized crustacean that carries clusters of sea anemone on its shell — a symbiotic arrangement that provides camouflage among coral while the anemones receive transport to richer feeding zones. When threatened, the anemone clusters discharge a mild neurotoxin causing brief disorientation. Most encounters are incidental; the Anemone Crab rarely initiates contact unless cornered.
Subnautica 2 Anemone Crab — Behavior
Slow forager that reacts defensively when touched or approached within 3 metres. The neurotoxin discharge has a brief duration but can interrupt swimming control at a critical moment near cliff faces or strong current zones.
◉ Subnautica 2 Scan Data
Crustacean — anemone symbiote cluster confirmed on dorsal carapace. Neurotoxic discharge from symbiote tentacles on threat response; disorientation effect duration: 2–4 seconds. Not a primary predator; defensive reaction only. Scan value: low. Biomod relevance: none confirmed.
⚡ Subnautica 2 Anemone Crab — Survival Tips
- →Give Anemone Crabs a 4m berth during reef collection runs — the neurotoxin disorientation lasts only seconds but can matter near Coral Crab territory.
- →Scan from safe distance rather than close approach; the symbiote discharge is a defensive reflex, not a ranged attack.
