Looks like a spider???

[philjo]

Hi all

Anyone have any idea what this might be?
Pink and white "thing" poking out from under coral (Sorry it's not the best photo.)

It looks almost spider like with striped hairy legs??
Cheers
Phil

 

[LeslieH]

Hi Phil -- That's one lateral (side) part of a crab, showing the 4 legs & big claw. If you can get a better image of it we might be able to give you a better idea of the species and it's feeding habits.

 

[Aquanaut]

Definately crab

Hi Phil -- That's one lateral (side) part of a crab, showing the 4 legs & big claw. If you can get a better image of it we might be able to give you a better idea of the species and it's feeding habits.

Kinda looks like Sally lightfoot type. If it has small claws it'll be a detriavore, otherwise it may pray after fish.

 

[philjo]

Thanks all

I have only ever seen it the once. Might have to try grabiing it by a leg next time I see it!

Cheers
Phil