Lissocarcinus orbicularis Dana, 1852
Sea cucumber crab
Lissocarcinus orbicularis
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Portunidae (swimming crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found along the neritic zone, in reef areas (Ref. 97241). Epizoic, subtidal (Ref. 106854). Carnivorous. Commensal with holothurians; an obligatory association related to feeding (Ref. 97241).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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