Anyone recognize this hitchhiking crab?

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Brie

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This little guy appeared a couple weeks ago... So far he hasn't harmed anything and i've witnessed him eating algae, so i'm hoping he won't end up eating any corals.. He's about 1/2" wide at this point, very furry, and has purple/blue claws and hints along his body.

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Not sure of the species, but since it's all fuzzy it might be teddy bear crab. Usually not a good thing. Keep an eye on him..
 
With hitchiker crabs, it is often next to impossible to make a positive ID, even for a professional, because so many species are nearly identical. Better remove him to the fuge (or the toilet:badgrin:) just to be safe, as most crabs are omnivores.

MikeS
 
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