Corallimorph Decorator Crab

Found over hard bottom intertidal zones, of shallow lagoons and coral and rocky reefs, rich in algae growth. They are found covered in a heavy growth of marine organisms for camouflage against predators, usually corallimorphs hence the name!

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.