Lybia australiensis [Lybia australiensis]
Description
Lybia australiensis is a small, cryptic crab that’s easy to miss unless you slow down and scan carefully. Divers may spot it tucked close to reef features, where it uses its compact body and subtle movements to stay hidden while foraging.
Where To See Lybia australiensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Xanthidae
Xanthidae
|
| Genus |
Lybia
Lybia
|
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