Rust-spotted Guard Crab

Trapezia rufopunctata

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Description

  Trapezia rufopunctata is a species of guard crabs in the family Trapeziidae.   Description Trapezia rufopunctata can reach the size of about 5 cm. It has quite long, flattened clawed legs (chelipeds). The squarish carapace has a spectacular mottled drawing, with about 100 to 200 reddish or orange s... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Egypt East +54 more in Seabook

Colors

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

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