Richters' box crab [Trapezia richtersi]
Description
Richters' box crab is frequently found in close association with coral, where its compact shape helps it stay protected among the coral’s branches. Divers may notice it as a small, patterned crab that remains in the same general area, making it easier to spot during slow, careful swims.
Where To See Richters' box crab
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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