another hitch hiker crab ID :-)

[tonyespinoza]

any thoughts?

 

[charlesr1958]

Would need to see it in much greater detail to have a chance at an ID. However, given the frequency of their being found as hitch hikers, it is likely that its a member of the Xanthidae and probably not something you want in an enclosed reef environment.

A Hitch Hikers Guide to the Reefs

Chuck

 

[LeslieH]

Xanthid or something related. The picture is relatively useless for id. This page shows the type of image needed for id.
http://www.nhm.org/guana/bvi-invt/bvi-surv/crab-g02.htm

 

[tonyespinoza]

Thanks for the responses, Leslie and charles.

I've got all the info I need to make a decision.