Red-spotted Box Crab

Calappa philargius
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Calappa philargius
Other names Spotted Box Crab, Spectacled Box crab
Size Up to 12 cm (4.72 in) Carapace
Weight Under .5 kg (1.10 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal waters amongst silty & sandy areas often near seagrass beds
Depth Range 0 - 100 m (328 ft)
Red-Spotted Box Crab Distribution