Family
Common name: Decorator Crabs
Scientific name: Epialtidae
Epialtidae, commonly known as decorator crabs or spider crabs, are a family of crabs known for their habit of camouflaging themselves with materials from their environment. This unique behavior helps them blend into their surroundings, providing protection from predators. They are fascinating additions to a reef aquarium, where they can exhibit natural behaviors and contribute to the tank's diversity. Hobbyists should provide a variety of live rock and substrate for these crabs to utilize for their decorating. They are generally peaceful and can coexist with many other reef inhabitants.
- Common name: Corallimorph Decorator CrabScientific name: Cyclocoeloma tuberculatum
- Common name: Soft coral crabScientific name: Hoplophrys oatesi
- Common name: Bull CrabScientific name: Naxioides taurus
- Common name: Conical Spider CrabScientific name: Xenocarcinus conicus
- Common name: Decorated CrabScientific name: Xenocarcinus tuberculatus