Schizophrys aspera (Milne-Edwards, 1834) Common decorator crab |
photo by
Harasti, David |
Family: | Majidae (spider crabs) | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific, eastwards to Hawaii. | |||
Diagnosis: | Carapace pear-shaped, with 2 pronounced rostral horns. Color: brown overall. | |||
Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 96667. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||
Country info: | C: Ref. 96667. |