Decorator crab

Scientific name : Camposcia retusa

The typical decorator crab, always completely covered on carapace and legs with small pieces of sponge and other organisms, of different colours. Usually only the black, tear shaped eyes can be seen. Short double ended rostrum, short claws, long legs. Carapace lenght 3 cm.
Identified among majidae family due to the tear shaped eye and to the typical decoration, made up with many sponge pieces, carefully arranged.

Associated organisms
With many different sponge species used to cover itself.

	Description	Author	Place	Size
	Camposcia retusa	DANIELE IOP	Indonesia, Lembeh strait	721 kB