Red-spotted Box Crab
Calappa philargius
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCalappa philargius
Other namesSpotted Box Crab, Spectacled Box crab
SizeUp to 12 cm (4.72 in) Carapace
WeightUnder .5 kg (1.10 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Calappidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst silty & sandy areas often near seagrass beds
Depth Range0 - 100 m (328 ft)
