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Dromia dormia
The Sleepy Sponge Crab is the largest species of sponge crabs so called as they camouflage themselves by carrying a sponge on their back held in place with their last two pairs of legs. D. dormia can easily be identified by the bone-white claws.
Shallow waters, Indo-Paicific
Spotted at Apo Front, Apo Reef Natural Park during a night dive. Depth of about 9m.
Spotted on Jan 13, 2012
Submitted on Jan 26, 2012
2 Comments
It is Nopayahnah. Thanks :-)
Interesting!