Mendosa Crab (Elamena mendosa)

Also known as Brachyura Crab, False Spider Crab, Spider Crab

Description

Also known as Brachyura Crab, False Spider Crab, Spider Crab.

Found over mud and sandy substrates, of coral and rocky reefs, rich in algae growth.
They feed on both animal and plant organisms.
Length - ?cm
Depth - ?m
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.
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. Ref: https://singapore.biodiversity.online/species/A-Arth-Crus-Decapoda-000091

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