Caribbean Reefs

Tortuga Box Crab

Calappula tortugae

Location: Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

Scientific Name: Calappula tortugae

Also known as: Nodose Box Crab

Category: Box Crabs

Size: Up to 2 in. (2 cm)

Depth: 20-700 ft. (6-200 m)

Distribution: Florida, E. Caribbean, Gulf of America