Family: |
Dromiidae (sponge crabs) |
Max. size: |
8.25 cm CW (male/unsexed); 7 cm CW (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 7 - 90 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Carapace rounded, much wider than long; surface convex, with dense pubescence; 6 anterolateral teeth. Spine present on outer margin of dactylus of last walking leg. Light brown with bright pink fingers. |
Biology: |
Maximum size of male from Ref. 3175. Omnivorous, feeds on sea stars (Asteroidea). Carries sponges and colonial tunicates on back for camouflage (Ref. 343). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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