Neopetrolisthes maculosus, porcelain crab

Neopetrolisthes maculosus Milne Edwards 1837

porcelain crab
porcelain anemone crab

Porcelain crabs, Neopetrolisthes maculosus, are often found in pairs on anemones. They are cream or brown with red blotches. Males are usually bigger than females. Porcelain crabs are filter feeders.

Distribution Indo-west Pacific
Max size 10cms
Family Porcellanidae - porcelain crabs