Dardanus sanguinocarpus Degener, 1925

We have these as Dardanus sanguinocarpus based on the red patch on the chelipeds and black on the walking legs. These are common on lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs.

This is a smaller one in the shell of Mitra cardinalis.

Created 10 August 2018
Updated 6 August 2021

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