Mudcrab (Skyrim)

 is a creature in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Background
Mudcrabs are large crabs found near almost any body of water. They are tough and territorial, and groups of them may become troublesome. Individually, they are more of a nuisance than an actual danger. They usually disguise themselves causing wanderers to mistake them for rocks. Mudcrabs are usually detected by their loud legs scuttling across the ground. Young Mudcrabs have flat carapaces. Mudcrabs prefer to stay near the water and won't follow the Dragonborn too far away from its home. There also appears to be two distinct genders, or possibly a sub-species, with specimens of differing sizes. Upon visiting the Fossilized Giant Mudcrab, various sized Mudcrabs can be seen at this location. Though weak and easily killed by those with even a low archery skill, arrows will not penetrate a the hard carapace, instead archers will find that arrows deflect off the shell and back towards the archer, acting as a defense mechanism for the creature.

Drops

 * Mudcrab Chitin
 * Mudcrab Legs
 * Rarely drops Gold

Variations
Pincer is a small mudcrab that appears if The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hearthfire has been installed. If you have adopted a child, he or she may bring Pincer to your home and ask if they can keep it. If you agree, it will live in your house until you kill it.

Old Salty is a giant mudcrab, found in Solstheim.