whitehead 0 Posted November 26, 2005 Any idea what kind of crab this is? Location: Lembeh Depth: 4 meters Size: about 10 mm across body Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 174 Posted November 26, 2005 Some type of neck crab, need a slightly better pic for better id. or so says my wife the fish id lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted December 13, 2005 I'm not happy with that answer 'cause this little guy is so cute he deserves a proper name. I've sent the http to Art - my guide in all things crabby - in hopes he'll respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
segal3 0 Posted December 13, 2005 Perspective is a little odd, but you sure it's not a Hyastenus bispinosus relative? ~Matt Segal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted December 13, 2005 It might be a majid but not a close relative of Hyastenus bispinosus. H. bispinosus has 2 major spines forming the rostrum like in Naxioides taurus. I haven't found a corresponding image, that's why I called in the cavalry (i.e., Art). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted December 14, 2005 Well, I am totally flabbergasted! Art said from the angle he can't even tell what family it is. Paul, I know it's a tough job but you're just going to have to go back to Lembeh and take some more photographs for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitehead 0 Posted December 15, 2005 Cheers, I am going to have another search through the shots tonight, but I think they are all a similar angle, unfortunately, I seem to remember it being very wary...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitehead 0 Posted December 15, 2005 Have been looking through the files trying to find a view of the carapice but to no avail. I have continued to search the web and ID books but can find nothing close as yet...... these are as close a carapice view as I, unfortunately, got. the only other bit of relevant ino i have is that it buried itself in the sand after a while..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted December 15, 2005 Thanks, Paul. Let's see if Art can do anything with these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted December 19, 2005 Unfortunately, there's still not enough detail for Art to be able to tell what this is. Like I said, you'll just have to go back to Lembeh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted March 6, 2006 I didn't give up on this one and TA-DA!!! - it's Gomeza bicornis. Apparently it's fairly widespread in the IP especially on sandy-muddy shores in seagrass areas. It's just not in any of the usual guide books or web sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
