is this an Emerald Crab?

[Lost In Reefing]

I bought this crab from a local shop as an Emerald crab about 2 months ago, it has yet to turn emerald. So my question....is this an emerald crab?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

Yes, that's a Mithrax crab.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

I have tons of "emerald" crabs that are black

 

[johnike]

I have tons of "emerald" crabs that are black

Still waiting for a picture of said tons/dozens of crabs.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Still waiting for a picture of said tons/dozens of crabs.

They're all hiding... camera shy

 

[johnike]

Ok, I see.
Aren't you going to agree with Adrienne?

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Yes I am

 

[Lost In Reefing]

Thank you!