Batwing Coral Crab
by Jean Noren
Title
Batwing Coral Crab
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 with closer detail on the eyes, which are incredible.
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June 24th, 2016
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