| Family: |
Carpiliidae (reef crabs) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Cocos Islands to French Polynesia and Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Carapace ovate; dorsal surface very smooth and convex. Color: cream to pink ground color, with 9 large violet to maroon spots on dorsal surface of carapace: 3 on median region, 2 on posterior region, 2 on anterolateral region, and 2 around orbits. |
| Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 122032. Collected extensively for food (Ref. 343). Marginal levels of toxicity were detected in this species which may contribute to human poisoning (Ref. 107779). Inhabits reefs. Benthic (Ref. 343). Subtidal (Ref. 106854). Subtropical and tropical climates (Ref. 343). Nocturnal. Crushes other crustaceans and snails (Ref. 122680). Feeds on marine snails (Ref. 85383). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
| Country info: |
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