Red-tipped squat lobster [Fennerogalathea chirostyloides]
Description
Fennerogalathea chirostyloides, commonly known as the red-tipped squat lobster, is found in the Indian Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Madagascar. This species is characterized by its red-tipped claws and legs. It predominantly lives in coral reefs where it feeds on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Fennerogalathea
Fennerogalathea
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