Beast

Crab


Latin name: Cancer
Other names: Canceri, Chricos, Clancius, Cricos, Cricus, Gronco
Category: Fish

A fish with claws

General Attributes

The crab is found in some medieval encyclopedias. It is not usually described in bestiaries. When it appears it is usually as the constellation Cancer. The crab feeds on oysters, placing a stone between the shells when they open to keep them from closing.