Dotted Anemone Crab [Neopetrolisthes maculatus]
Description
Small and quick, this crab often hides among the tentacles of anemones, where its dotted pattern helps it blend into the busy, colorful surroundings. Divers may spot it darting in and out of anemone crevices, staying close to its host for protection.
Where To See Dotted Anemone Crab
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Porcelain Crabs
Porcellanidae
|
| Genus |
Neopetrolisthes
Neopetrolisthes
|
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