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Spider Squat Lobster

Chirostylus sandyi

Photo by Blogie
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Underwater Daddy-long-legs. These difficult-to-spot squat lobster feed on zooplankton, and grow to about 7.5cm in length.

Habitat:

Found in deep-water coral and rocky reefs, all over the Western Pacific.

Notes:

I was at a depth of 30m when I chanced upon this critter. I was trying to see if there was a pygmy seahorse on that sea fan, and I got something else!

Reference Links:

The Spider squat Lobster - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Blogie
Indeed! And very difficult to spot. I actually almost missed seeing it. Thanks for all your comments, Nicholas!
Blogie
Thanks, Alice! Someday when I have a better underwater camera setup, I'll take better photos of this little critter. :)

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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Davao Gulf Marine Life
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Crustacea Filipiniana

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PublishedDecember 5, 2011

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