Horsehair crab

Not to be confused with Horseshoe Crab.

"I got a horsehair crab! Because I combed the ocean floor!" —New Leaf

Horsehair Crab
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Real-world info
Name: Erimacrus isenbeckii Family: Cheiragonidae
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown

The Horsehair Crab (ケガニ, Kegani) is a type of sea creature in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The Horsehair Crab appears from November to April all day long, and sells for 4,000 Bells.

Catch details

In Pocket Camp

#32

Event availability	Fishing Tourney #9 Cool Crustacean Goals
Location	Saltwater Shores
Shadow size	Medium
Fish size	25.1 cm - 34.9 cm
Rarity	★★
Catch rate	Cannot be caught at this time.
Selling price	300 Bells
Request reward	1,500 Bells, 3 Friendship Points

Donating to the museum

In New Leaf

"Horsehair crabs get their name from their spiky hairs, which can hurt, though they have soft shells. They inhabit the bottom of fairly shallow waters, with their biggest predator being the octopus. They camouflage themselves by putting dirt on their hair so they don't stand out in the sand. Their shells house a tasty portion of innards, so this species is a favorite of those who enjoy crab."