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Carpilius convexus
This Convex Crab has a worried look which is rather endearing, reminding me of a puppy or kitten. It was about 3" across, found in the surf on the northern shore of Kauai, and ha a puffed-up look, as though slightly over-inflated. This crab is wide-spread, found over a major part of the world, but there isn't much information about them available. With all its names, Convex Crab, Convex Reef Crab, Variable Coral Crab, you'd think someone would have done a study of it.
This crab is found on reefs, and is nocturnal. That may be why it's not often encountered.
It probably wasn't very happy at being washed up on the beach.
Spotted on May 23, 2011
Submitted on Apr 23, 2016
5 Comments
Hey, thanks! Nice to know my little kitty-faced crab has friends. Now, if it only had ears!!!!
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Very beautiful crab :)
Thanks, Nick!
very nice close up