Speckled Sand Crab
Ashtoret lunaris
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Ashtoret lunaris
Other names
Yellow Moon Crab, Spotted Moon Crab, Box Crab, Moon Crab
Size
Up to 8 cm (3.14 in) Carapace
Weight
Up to .40 kg (.88 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters amongst intertidal zones in sandy, muddy & rubble areas often near seagrass beds
Depth Range
0 - 20 m (65 ft)
