Achaeus japonicus (Orangutan crab)
Identification
Small crab, the body is covered in fine red/brown hairs, hence the appropriate nickname. It has long legs and protruding eyes.
Status
Unevaluated by the IUCN Red list due to its relatively recent discovery, but an uncommon species.
Habitat
Not much is known yet about the spread of this species, but it is known from Indonesia. It can often be found on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa) or Torch coral (Euphyllia glabrescens).
Reproduction
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Size
The carapace is up to 2cm long.
Prey / Predation
It feeds on plankton.
Special features
It is also referred to as Oncinopus sp. but that identification is still tentative.
