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Cryptic Teardrop Crab

Pelia mutica

Seabook: Cryptic Teardrop Crab

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Max Weight

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

Colors

white
purple
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef