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Updated 11/18/2022
Family Xanthidae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Etisus splendidus
SPLENDID PEBBLE CRAB
Uncommon, emerges at night on reefs deeper than 10 feet. Eyes
red, large teeth along forward arc of carapace, elbow section has several
large spines. Not safe to eat. Carapace width attains 6
inches. Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia. |
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