Shades of brown, large rounded tubercles cover the carapace and claws providing a rough texture, elongate eyes on stalks.
Fairly common, but often well hidden in the sand.
Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and Pacifc. Found on rubble and sand bottoms to a depth of 100 meters.
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Carapace is up to 10cm
It is said to prey on other crabs.
It can bury itself in the sand within seconds.