Florent's Guide To The Hawaiian, South Pacific and
Indo-Pacific Reefs
Soft Coral Crab
Hoplophrys oatesii
Location: Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
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Scientific Name:
Hoplophrys oatesii
Also known as:
Candy Crab
Category:
Imitator Crabs
Size:
Up to 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Depth:
30-100 ft. (10-30 m)
Distribution:
Indo-West Pacific
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