Echinoecus pentagonus (Milne-Edwards, 1879)
20mm (body)

These crabs are typically found in the anal opening of sea urchins such as the Echinothrix calamaris below. Inside the urchin you can usually see just the triangular rostrum and perhaps the chelipeds juggling the urchin's fecal balls.

Created 12 April 2023

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