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Channel Clinging Crab

Mithrax spinosissimus

Photo by LivanEscudero
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Throughout the Caribbean, Florida and Bahamas; it can be found as deep as 130 feet. Often found in caves or beneath reef overhangs.

Notes:

This very large crab was doing its best to hide behind this barrel sponge.

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PublishedAugust 8, 2017

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