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Updated 7/2/2021

Family Leucosiidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Nucia speciosa



Kahala, Oahu

Haleiwa Trench, Oahu, 25 feet

RED LEUCOSIID CRAB

Occasionally seen exposed at night, rapidly buries in sand or rubble when disturbed.  Carapace width attains 3/4 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.