Crustaceans
Hairy Squat Lobster
Lauriea siagiani
Also known as: Barrel-sponge Crab, Fairy Crab, Fairy Lobster, Hairy Pink Lobster, Hairy Pink Squat Lobster, Pink Hairy Squat Lobster, Pink Squat Lobster, Sponge Crab
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Barrel-sponge Crab
- Fairy Crab
- Fairy Lobster
- Hairy Pink Lobster
- Hairy Pink Squat Lobster
- Pink Hairy Squat Lobster
- Pink Squat Lobster
- Sponge Crab
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Overview
Found in and around the giant barrel sponge - Xestospongia testudinaria, over coral and rocky reefs.
These tiny squat lobsters are very hard to see as they are well camouflaged!
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How to identify
- Body shape
- hairy
- Behaviour
- camouflaged
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Country only · 3
LIVES IN
Found in and around the giant barrel sponge - Xestospongia testudinaria, over coral and rocky reefs.
RANGE
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Adult photos 3
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Other species worth knowing
Partners, neighbours & enemies
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Discussion
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ALL STAGES
FOR THE MARINE-BIOLOGY CURIOUS
Deep dive
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