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Pink Squat Lobster

Lauriea siagiani

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Hairy Squat Lobster, Fairy Lobster, Barrel-sponge Crab, and Fairy Crab. They feed on zooplankton, and grow to a length of about 1.4cm.

Habitat:

Found in sponges (Xestospongia) on coral and rocky reefs, in the Western Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

It was almost impossible to detect these critters, camouflaged as they were in the crevices of the barrel sponge. I was able to photograph this pair (yes, there were two of them) at a depth of about 15m.

Reference Links:

The Pink Squat Lobster - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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