Schizophrys dama (Herbst, 1804) Pronghorn decorator crab |
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Decorator crab |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Majidae (spider crabs) | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Southeast Asia to New Guinea and Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits subtidal coral reefs, occasionally invades rocky and sandy areas (Ref. 343). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | C: Refs. 120175, 106854. |