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Achaeus japonicus
Very small (.75 inch) crab, spotted while diving on the sand adjacent to a coral reef in Fiji. It blends in well with adjacent coral life...I was very fortunate to see this one in open sand. This crab has a very wide arm span...and appears to be standing its ground and flexing its muscles due to my close approach.
Indo-Pacific coral reefs and sandy areas.
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Thanks!
Amazing little crab! I have moved this to the Arthropods section for you.