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)
