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Lybia tessellata
Lybia tessellata is a species of small crab in the family Xanthidae. It is found in shallow parts of the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean. Like other members of the genus Lybia, it is commonly known as the pom-pom crab or boxer crab because of its habit of carrying a sea anemone around in each of its claws, these resembling pom-poms or boxing gloves.
Can be found among the shallows of coral reefs, usually hiding under rocks and coral rubbles. Much easier to see them during night time when they venture out to feeds.
A favorite among Underwater Macro photographers. This one was seen carrying Eggs.
Spotted on Dec 15, 2012
Submitted on Mar 31, 2014
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