Ryan Photographic - Trapeziidae - Coral crabs
Family Trapeziidae
The family Trapeziidae contains 57 species in 10 genera. The coral crabs are small and usually found in close association with hard and soft corals in the Indo-Pacific. Those living in association with Pocillopora corals play an important role in protecting against predation.
Quadrella coronata Crowned coral crab
Quadrella coronata, Crowned coral crab, Kri Eco, Raja Ampat IMG_9293
Quadrella coronata, Crowned coral crab, Kri Eco, Raja Ampat-7101 med
Quadrella maculosa Black coral crab
Quadrella maculosa, Black coral crab, Kri Eco, Raja Ampat -7085
Quadrella maculosa Black coral crab Kri Eco, Raja Ampat IMG_8468
Quadrella maculosa Black coral crab Kri Eco, Raja Ampat IMG_8468
Trapezia tigrina Red-spotted guard crab
Trapezia tigrina, Red-spotted guard crab, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_4062