Serene's Black Coral Crab (Quadrella serenei)

Also known as Black Coral Crab, Brachyura Crab, Coral Crab

Description

Also known as Black Coral Crab, Brachyura Crab, Coral Crab.

Found between the finger-like branches of black coral formations, over coral and rocky reefs.
They hide during the day coming out at night to spread their arms and feed.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 2cm
Depth - 0-400m
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. Ref: x

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