Food
Omnivore
Crabs eat algae, worms, clams and bits of food.
Eats plants and animals
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Crab Facts for Kids: C Is for Crab
Most crabs walk sideways. They have a hard shell and two strong claws called pincers. Here are easy crab facts for kids: what crabs eat, how big they grow, what a baby crab is called and where crabs live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter C.
Crustaceantype
Omnivorediet
Zoeababy name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Crabs
Two more true facts about the crab that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Crab”
Crab starts with the letter C. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Most crabs walk sideways.
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One more fact
Crabs grow by shedding their hard shell and making a new one.
Act it outMove like a crab for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter C in “Crab”.
Ask a questionWhat would a crab eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Crab Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the crab, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A crab is from a few millimeters to 4 m leg span.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Crabs live for about 3 to 100 years, depending on the kind.
LifespanBaby
Zoea
A baby crab is called a zoea.
Baby nameGroup
Cast
A group of crabs is called a cast.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
Crabs are found in oceans, beaches and rivers worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Crustacean
Most crabs walk sideways. They have a hard shell and two strong claws called pincers.
Crab is a crustaceanLetter
C is for crab
Crab has 4 letters and starts with C.
Say: Crab
Quick quiz
Crab Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
Score: 0
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Free printable
Crab Coloring Page: Letter C Worksheet
Done reading about the crab? Print the free letter C sheet, say “C is for crab” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase CLowercase cTracing practiceFind the C animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Crab Questions Kids Ask
Crabs eat algae, worms, clams and bits of food. That makes the crab an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A crab is from a few millimeters to 4 m leg span.
Crabs live for about 3 to 100 years, depending on the kind.
A baby crab is called a zoea.
A group of crabs is called a cast.
Crabs live in oceans, beaches and rivers worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The crab is a crustacean. Most crabs walk sideways. They have a hard shell and two strong claws called pincers.
Crab starts with the letter C. Say it slowly and listen for the C sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All C animals
More Animals Like the Crab
Other C animals and more crustaceans to read about next.
Mammal
Cats sleep a lot, often 12 hours a day or more. Their whiskers help them feel their way in the dark.
Lives in: Everywhere Read cat factsMammal
Cows have a stomach with four parts to help them break down grass. A baby cow is called a calf.
Lives in: Farms Read cow factsCrustacean
Krill are tiny shrimp-like animals that swim in huge groups. Many whales, seals and penguins eat them.
Lives in: Ocean Read krill factsCrustacean
Lobsters have a hard shell and two big front claws. They crawl along the ocean floor on their walking legs.
Lives in: Ocean Read lobster facts