Trapezia formosa [Trapezia formosa]
Description
Trapezia formosa is a striking guard crab that divers may spot perched along coral branches, often blending in until it moves. Its behavior is classic “reef sentry” style—staying close to its coral home and responding rapidly to any disturbance.
Where To See Trapezia formosa
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Trapeziidae
Trapeziidae
|
| Genus |
Trapezia
Trapezia
|
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