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Black Point Sculling Crab

Aspect: Dark red and brown carapace; green eyes.
Population: Occasional (but also difficult to spot).
Notable feature: Has near-black and white pincers; paddled rear legs (like Ocellate Swimming Crab, q.v.) that enables it to swim away fast.
Environment: Recesses and inside vase or barrel sponges.
Behaviour: Must be approached causiously or will swim away.

  • French designation: Crabe Rouge Rameur
  • Latin designation: Cronius ruber
  • Creole designation: -
  • Size (cm): 6-8