Crustaceans
Pale Hairy Squat Lobster
Lauriea gardineri
Also known as: Barrel-sponge Crab, Fairy Crab, Fairy Lobster, Hairy Pale Lobster, Hairy Pale Squat Lobster, Pale Squat Lobster, Sponge Crab
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Barrel-sponge Crab
- Fairy Crab
- Fairy Lobster
- Hairy Pale Lobster
- Hairy Pale Squat Lobster
- Pale Squat Lobster
- Sponge Crab
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Overview
Found in shallow waters, 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
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Central Pacific
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LIVES IN
Found in shallow waters, around the giant barrel sponge - Xestospongia testudinaria, over coral and rocky reefs.
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Adult photos 1
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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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