Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas &

Caribbean Reefs

Cryptic Teardrop Crab
Cryptic Teardrop Crab
Scientific Name: Pelia mutica
Infraorder: Brachyura
Family: Epialtidae
Subfamily: Pisinae
Category: Imitator Crabs
Size: Up to 0.75 in. (1.8 cm)  
Depth: 20-130 ft. (6-40 m)
Distribution: Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean

Crustaceans
Imitator Crabs

Cryptic Teardrop Crab

Southern Teardrop Crab

Spongy Decorator Crab



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