Schizophrys dama (Herbst, 1804)
Pronghorn decorator crab
Schizophrys dama
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Majidae (spider crabs)
Max. size:  6 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Southeast Asia to New Guinea and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits subtidal coral reefs, occasionally invades rocky and sandy areas (Ref. 343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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