Calappa
Box Crab
Box crabs have a broad, rounded, convex carapace that, together with their wide, flat, shield-like claws, gives them a box-like appearance. When the claws are folded over the body, they resemble a shield, leading to the common name “shame-faced crabs.” Species of Calappa can be difficult to distinguish by appearance alone, so molecular phylogenetics is sometimes used alongside morphometrics to identify individuals with distinct color patterns, sizes, and textures.
DIVE SITES
Types of Habitats
Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site
Sand & Rubble
Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.
Coral
Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.
Mixed
With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.
