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Stone crab
Myomenippe hardwickii
 Family Eriphiidae

These crabs can be identified by their eyes; green circled by red. They are common under rocks had have large pincers. They are sometimes also called Thunder crabs because of the mistaken belief that if they pinch you, they won't let go until there is clap of thunder.
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