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Sleepy Sponge Crab
Dromia dormia
12.66, 120.422
Field Notes
Description:
The Sleepy Sponge Crab is the largest species of sponge crabs so called as they camouflage themselves by carrying a sponge on their back held in place with their last two pairs of legs. D. dormia can easily be identified by the bone-white claws.
Habitat:
Shallow waters, Indo-Paicific
Notes:
Spotted at Apo Front, Apo Reef Natural Park during a night dive. Depth of about 9m.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 26, 2012
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