Xanthidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Atergatis subdentatus, Red Reef Crab in Micronesia. Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR.
Overview
This family of mostly small (10 cm - 4 in. or less) marine crabs includes the Boxing and Pom-Pom Crabs, Mud, and so-called Round Crabs.
One large xanthid crab is the the Tasmanian Giant Crab, Pseudocarcinus gigas, up at 46 cm (18 in.) wide.
Some coral crabs will eat coral polyps but generally coexist well with captive coral colonies.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: CORAL CRABS
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 13 | 10 |
| Species | 0 | 3 |
Subfamilies
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