Reef Decorator Crab

Camposcia retusa

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Max Depth

50 m

Description

Camposcia retusa is a species of marine crustacea in the family Inachidae. It is known for attaching living sponges and corals to itself, which camouflage it. Other names: Spider Decorator Crab, Velcro Crab or Harlequin Crab. Description Carapace pyriform, dorsally smooth; upper orbi... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia +66 more in Seabook

Colors

white

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red

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef