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Carpilius maculatus
Lives in tropical reefs. Spotted this crab at a depth of about 15' (3 m) off of Lanikai Beach.
The 7-11 name is based on the number of spots. Hawaiian legend says that this crab has its spots because a sea god tried to capture it and eat it, but the crab drew blood. The sea god kept on trying to catch the crab with his bloodied fingers and that's why he has so many red-brownish spots.
Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 17, 2014
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Interesting information :-)