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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > Brachyurans > Family Xanthidae |
| Pilodius
rock crab Pilodius sp. Family Xanthidae updated Dec 2019 Where seen? These tiny crabs are often seen under stones on rocky shores near reefs. Instead of rushing away, these crabs usually remain immobile when disturbed. Features: Body width about 1cm. The pincers with spoon-shaped tips. Legs with pointed tips. Sometimes confused with juveniles of other crabs of the Family Xanthidae. |
 St. John's Island, Oct 11 |
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| Pilodius rock crabs on Singapore shores |
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