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Carpilius convexus

Convex crab or marbeled stone crab

Maximum size: 9 cm

Depth: 20 m

Round, smooth carapace.

Orange-red, often brown and whitish spotted.

Inhabits slopes with hiding places and reef tops.

Strong scissor legs.

Hunts snails and sea urchins at night.

Photo 1 Johnny: Hurghada Egypt