Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Convex Crab
Convex Crab
Scientific Name: Carpilius convexus
Infraorder: Brachyura
Family: Xanthidae
Category: Mud Crabs
Also known as: Variable Coral Crab
Size: up to 6 in. (15 cm)  
Depth: 1-40 ft. (0-12 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii, French Polynesia

Crustaceans
Mud Crabs

Convex Crab

Batwing Coral Crab

Spotted Reef Crab

Blue-Eyed Coral Crab

Splendid Pebble Crab

Sawedged Spooner Crab

Mosaic Boxer Crab

Gaudy Clown Crab



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