The crab pictured above is a batwing coral crab. It was about 5 inches wide. This species is in the same family as the stone crabs of Florida, and has a very hard shell.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Two crabs
There are many species of crabs living in Bonaire's coral reef habitats. They vary widely in color, size, and shape. Many crabs are more active foraging at night, and hide under ledges and in holes in reef structures, during the day.
The crab pictured above is a batwing coral crab. It was about 5 inches wide. This species is in the same family as the stone crabs of Florida, and has a very hard shell.
Above, is the yellowline arrow crab. Compared to the batwing crab, the arrow crab is more of a delicate ballerina. The legs of this crab spread out about 5 inches, but the body was less than an inch wide.
The crab pictured above is a batwing coral crab. It was about 5 inches wide. This species is in the same family as the stone crabs of Florida, and has a very hard shell.
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