Help to ID crab
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He's about the size of a dime and was in a tenuis colony. Does not have blue eyes but it does seem like the tips of his claws may be black. We've scoured google and lots of other resources but, can't find an exact match. So, is this an acro crab or an acro eating crab?? Lol!! We'd be stoked if he's an acro crab; just want some other opinions!! Thanks in advance!!
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Calling the in the [HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG] on this one
I did some research and found this post, read 9 post down. the picture look almost the same but like someone did say when in doubt get it out.
I did some research and found this post, read 9 post down. the picture look almost the same but like someone did say when in doubt get it out.
If it is already the size of a dime,then it is probably not a Acro crab.It looks very similar to my Xanthid crab,which also came in on a acro.I think the general consensus is that they are "bad".Here is the awesome link I found
http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/xanthidae/xanthidae.htm
http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/xanthidae/xanthidae.htm
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Great post, kind of looks like the smooth spooner crab from the link that you just posted.
Thanks! I agree,it has similar markings on the top.It may even have the little "spoons" on it's claws.
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