Metadromia wilsoni (Fulton & Grant, 1902)
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Family:  Dromiidae (sponge crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 520 m
Distribution:  Atlantic and Indo-Pacific: St. Helena, from South Africa to French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow water, shelf and slope; small specimens carry sponge or ascidian caps (Ref. 89503).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from southern and eastern Australia (Ref. 89503). C: Refs. 89503, 97240.

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