BOX CRAB Calappa sp.
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There are several species of Calappa in Lembeh strait. They all burrow in soft sandy and muddy bottoms. Their shiny carapace can be from cream to brown, and they are sometimes covered in dark spots. Box crabs feed on mollusks, opening the shell with their powerful claw. They are only found occasionally.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional during Night Dives
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
Depth range 10 - 60 m, width up to 15cm.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Madidir, Magic Crack, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larry’s Crack), TK 1, TK2, TK3
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Crustacean
Malacostraca
Crab
- Blue Swimming Crab
- Box Crab
- Boxer crab
- Candy crab
- Carry Crab
- Chirostylus Spider Crab
- Cryptodomia Sponge Crab
- Cyclocoeloma Decorator Crab
- Dormia Sponge Crab
- Halimeda crab
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