| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Gobioidei |
| Family: | Gobiidae |
Where seen? This colourful round crab can be very commonly seen on many of our shores in coral rubble areas and reefs. Slow moving, it usually hides under large coral rubble pieces, but can be quite active at night.
Features: Body width 8-10cm. Large oval body that is reddish brown, orangey to bright red, with small white spots all over. Large pincers have black tips that are spoon-shaped. Males may have larger claws. Like most other Xanthid crabs, it is highly poisonous and should not be eaten.
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