Acanthosphex leurynnis [Acanthosphex leurynnis]
Description
Acanthosphex leurynnis is a species of marine crab belonging to the family Epialtidae. Originally from the Pacific Ocean, they are found in the waters around Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. They are nocturnal animals that feed on various types of mollusks and small fish. Their carapace is typically brown or greenish with a mottled pattern, and they have two large, powerful claws.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
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| Genus |
Acanthosphex
Acanthosphex
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