Strawberry crab explained

The strawberry crab, Hawaiian strawberry crab or red boxing crab, Neoliomera pubescens, is a small, bright pink crab found in the Indo-Pacific region, including around Hawaii,[1] French Polynesia[2] and Mauritius.[3] It has small white bumps on the main shell and whitish claws. Adults reach about 5cm (02inches) across.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Infraorder Brachyura, Hawaii checklist . L. G. Eldredge & R. C. DeFelice . Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii . 21 June 2006.
  2. Web site: Database of Crustacea (Decapoda, Stomatopoda) . J. Poupin . 21 June 2006.
  3. Web site: MASDEA: Marine Species database for Eastern Africa . 21 June 2006 . Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee.

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