Small Decorator Crab

Notomithrax minor

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Similar in appearance to Notomithrax ursus this crab is often covered with seaweeds and sponges allowing them to avoid detection as they blend well into the environment they live in.

Identification

The only true way to tell these crabs apart is by the arrangment of spines around the carapace. However if you look at the claws (cheliped) This crab does not have the ridge as illustrated in Notomithrax ursus

Size

Can grow up to around 4cm in carapace length

Habitat

Along rocky shores under rocks can often be found in pairs

Distribution

Southern Australia including around Tasmania and is also found in New Zealand
References & citations (1)
  1. Taylor, J. and Poore, G. (2010) Notomithrax minor Small Seaweed Crab in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2022-06-17 13:21:36)

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