Harlequin Crab
Scientific Name: Lissocarcinus laevis
Species: Crabs (Portunidae)
Other names: Crustaceans, Brachyura Crabs, True Crabs, Swimmer Crabs, Harlequin Anemone Crab.
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Harlequin CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
Caption: No caption available
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Harlequin CrabUploaded by: @blogie in January 2012
Photographed at: Punk Rock Dive Site, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: Took this photo at a depth of 51 feet.
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Description
Also known as Crustaceans, Brachyura Crabs, True Crabs, Swimmer Crabs and Harlequin Anemone Crab.
Found on coral and rocky reefs usually associated with sea anemones and tube anemones.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 3cm
Depth - 5-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Brachyura crabs are considered true crabs, they have a short abdomen, 4 walking legs and a pair of clawed arms at the front.
Many thousands of species live worldwide in sea water, fresh water and on land.
Spotted
The Harlequin Crab is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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