Boxer Crab
Lybia tessellata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- For divers: safe
A tiny reef crab that holds a living sea anemone in each claw, it lives on subtidal reefs from about 1 to 20 metres. It waves these stinging anemones like gloves to fend off attackers and dab up food, earning it the boxer crab name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Xanthidae › Lybia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208964.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boxer Crab live?
- The Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Boxer Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Boxer Crab is harmless to divers.