Rufopunctata box crab [Trapezia rufopunctata]
Description
With its distinctive markings, this box crab stands out against the coral backdrop once you know what to look for. Divers may see it moving along coral edges or pausing in sheltered spots, often staying close to the structure that provides cover.
Where To See Rufopunctata 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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