Aspect: | Bright red overall and, as its English name indicates, Paguristes puncticeps features white dots, but these rest on "pimples". Also features bright blue eyes. Carries relatively large pincers. |
Population: | Not common. |
Notable feature: | Tip of legs are tipped with black needle-like "nails" |
Environment: | Usually found close to coral-covered bottom. |
Behaviour: | Must be approached slowly or will retract. |