6 photos - 2 species


Allogalathea babai

Baba's crinoid squat lobster

Maximum length: 3 - 5 cm

This species lives in hair stars, its colouring adapts to the hair star,

making it difficult to spot as it is well camouflaged.

A broad pale stripe runs across the back.

Photo 1 Astrid: Lembeh Strait North - Sulawesi

Photos 2 - 4 Johnny: Lembeh Strait North - Sulawesi


Galathea sp.

Galathea sp.

Maximum length: 2 cm

Maximum depth: 1 - 15 metres

This species is closer to crabs than to shrimps. 

Photos 1 - 2 Johnny: Bangka Island North - Sulawesi