Yellow Dot Guard Crab
| Scientific Name: | Trapezia lutea |
| Species: | Coral Crabs (Trapeziidae) |
| Other names: |
Crustaceans, Brachyura Crabs, Commensal & Swimmer Crabs, Coral Crabs, True Crabs, Trapeze Crab, Xanthid Crab, Coral Guard Crab, Orange Coral Crab. |
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Yellow Dot Guard CrabUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Crustaceans, Brachyura Crabs, Commensal & Swimmer Crabs, Coral Crabs, True Crabs, Trapeze Crab, Xanthid Crab, Coral Guard Crab and Orange Coral Crab.
Found on coral and rocky reefs, between the finger-like branches of hard coral formations.
They hide during the day coming out at night to spread their arms and feed.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 1.5cm
Depth -
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.
Fishy Stats
Length: 1.5cm
Found: Indo-Pacific
Eats: Plankton
Family: Coral Crabs
Species: Trapeziidae
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