Chalaroachaeus curvipes de Man, 1902
10mm

This spider-like decorator crab is covered by what appear to be fine strands of bryozoans or hydroids. We have seen these small crabs on seaward and lagoon pinnacle reefs, usually under rocks or loose fungiid corals.

Created 12 September 2018
Updated 12 December 2019

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