Japanese Ghost Crab [Inegocia japonica]
Description
The Japanese Ghost Crab, also known as Inegocia japonica, is a species of marine crab that resides in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters of Japan. They are typically found in sandy and muddy substrates. They are characterized by their pale color and thin, delicate exoskeleton. They are primarily nocturnal and feed on a variety of small marine organisms.
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 |
Inegocia
Inegocia
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