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Calappa philargius
Calappa philargius (Linnaeus, 1758)
Spectacled box crab
Calappa philargius
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Calappidae (box crabs)
Max. size:  12 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  The two thick and strong chelipeds are similar in size. The movable fingers differ in forms and functions. Body is brownish-red, with distinct dark red spots on the chelae. A dark red ring is present around the eyes. Anterolateral margin of the carapace granulated. Posterolateral and posterior margins bear around 15 shape teeth.
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 99823. Subtidal (Ref. 106854). Occurs in sandy to slightly muddy substrates. Subtropical and tropical climates (Ref. 343). During the day, it buries itself, leaving only the eyes above the substratum. Forages as night. Feeds mainy on molluscs (Ref. 125532).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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