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Porcelain crab

Neopetrolisthes maculatus

Description:

It is a small, about 3-4 cm long, decapod crustaceans, This specie has colourful porcelain-like shell.

Habitat:

Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Notes:

Usually found within the stinging tentacles of sea anemones.

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9 Comments

Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson 7 years ago

I have some photos of porcelain crabs I took a number of years ago which I thought were pretty good. I am a late comer to this posting, Marek...and after seeing this really great photo, I have some work to do to catch up to you. Well Done!

triggsturner
triggsturner 7 years ago

Great image Marek. It looks quite sureal. Belated congrats on your SOTD too.

Felix Fleck
Felix Fleck 7 years ago

Belated congrats! Awesome find.

armadeus.4
armadeus.4 7 years ago

Congratulations Marek! Wonderful image. Thank you for sharing :)

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 7 years ago

Wonderful specimens and great photography. Congratulations Marek !

Awesome shot Marek,just beautiful,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 7 years ago

Congratulations Marek, this delicate Porcelain Crab is our Spotting of the Day!

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Marek Koszorek
Marek Koszorek 7 years ago

Thanks Bonnie :)

BonnieLewis
BonnieLewis 7 years ago

Wow! Beautiful shot!

Marek Koszorek
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Marek Koszorek

จังหวัดพังงา, Thailand

Spotted on Mar 12, 2017
Submitted on Mar 12, 2017

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