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Zebra Urchin Crab (with eggs)

Zebrida adamsii

Description:

My previous spotting of this crab: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/854...

Notes:

I spotted this urchin crab at Dayang Beach, Talikud Island, at a depth of about 30 feet. Actually, there were two of them on this fire urchin. I believe those pink pellets it's carrying underneath are eggs!


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8 Comments

Blogie
Blogie a year ago

Thanks, MayraSpringmann!

Haven't been seeing these guys for a long while now. I wonder if they're seasonal...

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann a year ago

Wonderful!

Blogie
Blogie a year ago

That's right, Owl. Thanks for your comment. :)

Owl
Owl a year ago

Nice! Impressive camouflage.

Blogie
Blogie a year ago

You're welcome, Ismael, and thanks for your comment!

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves a year ago

Wow! this is amazing, fantastic spotting Blogie, Thanks for sharing

Blogie
Blogie a year ago

Thanks, Gerardo! You know, I realized that I had pictures of this crab with eggs only today when I was reviewing my archives. :D

Wow grate photos Bloge

Davao Del Norte, Philippines

Lat: 6.95, Long: 125.67

Spotted on Jan 28, 2012
Submitted on Feb 9, 2012

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