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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > Anomurans > Family Porcellanidae |
| Tiny
under-a-stone porcelain
crab awaiting identification* Family Porcellanidae updated Dec 08 Where seen? This tiny porcelain crab is commonly seen on our Northern shores, under stones. Usually, many of these little animals can be seen under stones, scurrying away rapidly when the stone is lifted. After having a look under a stone, be sure to replace the stone the way you found it. Do it carefully so you don't crush any living things. Features: Body width less than 1cm. Body is somewhat rectangular or squarish. The body and legs are smooth, not hairy. Pincers about the same size or slightly bigger than the body. Usually a mottled grey or brown. |
 Changi, Jun 08 |
 A moult under the stone? Changi, Jun 08 |
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Tiny under-a-stone porcelain crabs on Singapore shores
 Changi, Jul 04 |
 Changi, Jul 04 |
 Changi, Jul 04 |
 Changi, Jul 04  |
 Pulau Semakau, Aug 11 
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 Pasir Ris, Jul 08  |
more photos of tiny under-a-stone porcelain crabs on Singapore shores
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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