Trapezia areolata [Trapezia areolata]
Description
This small coral crab is a classic sight for divers who look closely around branching corals. You’ll often find it perched among the coral’s branches, where it appears to “blend in” while staying alert to passing fish and currents.
Where To See Trapezia areolata
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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