Rough-Spined Crab [Echinophoria hadromeris]
Description
The Rough-Spined Crab, or Echinophoria hadromeris, is a marine species found in the Central Pacific region. It is known for its rough, spiny exoskeleton and large, powerful pincers. The Rough-Spined Crab is typically found in rocky or coral-rich environments, where it hides during the day and hunts during the night. Its diet mainly consists of small marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Carrier Shells
Xenophoridae
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| Genus |
Echinophoria
Echinophoria
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