Batwing Coral Crab Closeup
by Jean Noren
Title
Batwing Coral Crab Closeup
Artist
Jean Noren
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
This crab was about 6 inches across and found in about 35 feet of water. He is shy and keeps those painful pinchers handy. He is backing into the reef, ready to pinch me if I get too close. This one was out during the day, but usually they forage at night and rest in the reef during the day. He is also called a coral crab,a queen crab, or red coral crab. Its relatively common in the Caribbean, but is good to eat so has suffered in some areas. He is labeled as orange but appears more reddish purple in the shell. There is another photo slightly more distant. This one looks brighter since it was closer to the flash. Enlarge the eye area to appreciate how very weird his eyes are. Maybe that is so you do not notice his rather ugly nose.
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June 24th, 2016
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