Yellowline Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis)

Also known as Arrow Crab, Arrowhead Crab, Brachyura Crab, True Crab

Description

Also known as Arrow Crab, Arrowhead Crab, Brachyura Crab, True Crab.

Found on rubble and sandy areas of reefs, often associated with Sea Anemone Lebrunia danae. Very territorial.
They feed nocturnally on invertebrates and feather duster worms.
Length - 6cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Branching Anemone - Lebrunia danae
https://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/branching-anemone/2792

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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenorhynchus_seticornis

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