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Zebrida adamsii
Is an urchin and crinoid-associated crab (Eumedonidae). Carapace to 2 cm (3/4 in.). White with brown to reddish brown stripes. Two triangular horns between eyes. Several triangular teeth on claws and carpus.
West Pacific to E Australia, Japan and Hawaii.
Spotted on Oct 14, 2012
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012
3 Comments
Many thanks, Mark! These and the sea urchin are very petty sights in some dive sites of Malapascua :-)
Fabulous crabs.. and they're in Aus too. Must see :-)
WOW! That's amazing!