Calico crab
A species of Hepatus, Also known as Calico box crab Scientific name : Hepatus epheliticus Genus : Hepatus
Calico crab, A species of Hepatus
Also known as:
Calico box crab
Botanical name: Hepatus epheliticus
Genus: Hepatus
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Calico crab (Hepatus epheliticus) is an Atlantic crab that dwells in shallow waters on sandy, muddy substrates. The calico crab sometimes carries a sea anemone on its back. When it is not on the move, it has been observed to remain still, buried in the sand, with only its eyes visible.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Aethridae Genus
Hepatus Species
Calico crab