Cryptic Teardrop Crab

Pelia mutica

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

51 m

Description

Pelia mutica is a species of decapod crustaceans, Kelp Crabs (Epialtidae family) found in the North and South Atlantic Oceans. Description It is the decorator crabs, which means that they camouflage themselves using bits of sponge or algae. The legs are flattened. The color is red to purple with darke... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Bonaire Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Costa Rica Honduras East +32 more in Seabook

Colors

white

purple

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef