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Chirostylus sandyi
Also known as Underwater Daddy-long-legs. These difficult-to-spot squat lobster feed on zooplankton, and grow to about 7.5cm in length.
Found in deep-water coral and rocky reefs, all over the Western Pacific.
I was at a depth of 30m when I chanced upon this critter. I was trying to see if there was a pygmy seahorse on that sea fan, and I got something else!
Spotted on Oct 22, 2011
Submitted on Dec 5, 2011
4 Comments
Indeed! And very difficult to spot. I actually almost missed seeing it. Thanks for all your comments, Nicholas!
Very delicate looking critter!
Thanks, Alice! Someday when I have a better underwater camera setup, I'll take better photos of this little critter. :)
Beautiful!