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Gaudy clown crab

Platypodiella spectabilis

(Herbst, 1794)

Gaudy clown crab

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Summary

Saltwater. True Crabs. It is found savaging for food in the daytime in an area of surge.

To be confused with

- Tidal Spray Crab Plagusia depressa

Characteristics

Size: 2,5 cm
Colour: The markings are orange to red with dark outlines over a cream/yellow background that has small black and yellow spots. 
Shape: Carpace almost square, longer than wide. Body and legs are smooth, legs are short. Claws are wide.


Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabit coral reefs. It is often found under horizontal crevices, in the daytime in areas of surge, looking for food.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]

Literature

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.


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Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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