Porcelain Anemone Crab

A crab is as delicate as porcelain!

Porcelain crabs, scientifically known as Neopetrolisthes maculatus, belong to the genus Neopetrolisthes. These crabs are recognized for their spotted pattern. They are endemic to the Indo Pacific and are resident to rocky beaches and shores.

The crab porcelain is a small crab of the Porcellanidae family. With a maximum length of three inches across the leg span. The carapace length is one inch on average. Their compressed body acts as an advantage for staying stable against turbulent waters.

The spotted porcelain crab is a spotted crab with two distinct patterns: In one pattern, their claws, legs, and carapace are white, with an uneven form of irregular red blotches. On the other, the body parts have many uniform small, reddish-purple spots. They have flat and substantial front claws, which are scary to look at, but the animal uses them only for territorial disputes against the same species. Their antennas are transparent and long.