Scientific Name: Phalangipus hystrix (Miers, 1886)
English Name: Spiny Spider Crab
Spiny Spider Crab - - Phalangipus hystrix - Type: Crab

Photo: Thiruvengadam (2024)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Epialtidae
Description:
The carapace is usually clongated, moderately slender, and inangilar of pear shaped her tubercles or spines, and its texture is typically smooth to slightly granulated. Phalangipus species have colors that range from brown to green of gray, which typically helps blend in with their surroundings. This facilitates efficient camouflage. The rostrum, which protrudes from the front of the carapace, is well-developed. These crabs resemble spiders due to their incredibly long and stender legs. Compared to the torso and legs, the chelae are rather small and delicate, with the pray alapt being for manipulation and feeding, rather than defense. A broad range of vision is provided by the eyes’ long stalks that protrude from the carapace. Better visual coverage of the surroundings is made possible by the stalks’ flexibility. Sensitive and long, the antennae are essential for detecting their surroushings and identifying food
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
St. Martin Island
Environment:
Marine
References:

Islam, M.T., & Bhuyan, M.S. (2025). Marine crabs of Bangladesh: An Illustrative Guide (1st ed.). Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) ISBN : 978-984-35-8048-1

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