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Family Mithracidae

There are currently 98 species of mithracid crabs in 15 genera. They are typically reef and rubble dwelling in both tropical and subtropical seas. The crab shown below is commonly encountered in the Caribbean.


Maguimithrax spinosissimus King crab

Maguimithrax spinosissimus (Mithracidae)  King crab Belize

Maguimithrax spinosissimus (was Mithrax) King crab Belize

Maguimithrax spinosissimus King crab

Maguimithrax spinosissimus King crab, Belize

Maguimithrax spinosissimus King crab, Glover's Reef,  Belize-3410

Maguimithrax spinosissimus King crab, Glover's Reef, Belize IMG_3410


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