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Decorator Crab

Decorator Crab

Scientific Name: Naxia tumida, Last Edited: 5/21/2021, 4:43:52 PM
Type: Crustacean, Colour: Yellow, 

Description

A crab that delights in picking out seaweed and other decorations in order to blend in and camouflage itself. Quite common, but always have a different outfit depending on what is around.

References

    Photos

    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Cetra Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 12/24/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Cetra Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 7/2/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Ardrossan Jetty.
    Cetra Decorator Crab Ardrossan Jetty 5/28/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Cetra Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 3/2/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Callie B Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 2/19/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Callie B Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 2/19/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Callie B Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 2/19/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Callie B Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 2/19/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Port Noarlunga Jetty.
    Cetra Decorator Crab Port Noarlunga Jetty 1/8/2023
    Photo of Decorator Crab at Edithburgh Jetty.
    Callie B Decorator Crab Edithburgh Jetty 11/26/2022