Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Depressed Spider Crab
Depressed Spider Crab
Scientific Name: Xenocarcinus depressus
Infraorder: Brachyura
Family: Epialtidae
Category: Imitator Crabs
Size: Up to 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)  
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific

Crustaceans
Imitator Crabs

Depressed Spider Crab

Wire Coral Crab

Soft Coral Crab

Arrowhead Crab

White-V Hydroid Crab

Spongy Decorator Crab

Cryptic Teardrop Crab



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