Florent's Guide To The

French Polynesian Reefs

Convex Crab
Carpilius convexus

Convex Crab - Carpilius convexus
Location: Yap, Micronesia

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


 
 

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