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Mithrax spinosissimus
Photo take in a Night dive at 45 ft on a coral reef. this is a small one about 12 cm Carapace. The largest spider crab in the region. The nearly circular carapace, legs and claws all bear spines and tubercles, those on the claws form a single row along the upper edge of the hand. The color of the carapace and walking legs is reddish-brown, the claws are purplish-gray. Carapace can grow up to 18 cm wide. When outstretched, the claws can span up to 60 cm.
Nocturnal, find on shallow coral reef hide during day time, common in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2012
Submitted on Jul 10, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Maria :)
nice series!