Nodose Clinging Crab (Mithraculus coryphe)

Also known as Spider Crab, True Crab

Description

Also known as Spider Crab, True Crab.

Found over rocky areas, of coral and rocky coastal reefs.
Length - ?cm
Depth - 0-60m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Mithraculus-coryphe.html

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