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Animal realm > Invertebrates > Arthropods > Crustaceans > Malacostraca > Decapods > Crabs > Coral crabs > Spotted coral crab

Spotted coral crab

Scientific name : Trapezia rufopunctata


Small coral crab, unique for the colour pattern, with a creamy white background and red spots. Large claws, 6 spines between the eyes. Carapace lenght 1,5 cm.
Unique colour pattern. Trapezia wardi is a synonym.

Associated organisms
Associated with branching hard corals, like Pocillopora.


Habitat: Back reef, Lagoon, Reef front

Distribution: Indo-Pacific

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