Crab ID

[Keithhjs]

Found this guy hanging out on my Enchinata Acropora. Had to pull out the Acro to get him. Any ideas of what it is? I believe it's not a reef safe by any means but was still hoping to get an ID before he is relegated to the sump.

 

[User Name]

Google image, Cymo melanodactylus to compare. These crabs were long thought of as bad guys. Looks like that view is changing. Here is a new article about them.

Furry crabs may help save Great Barrier Reef from deadly disease

 

[Keithhjs]

Google image, Cymo melanodactylus to compare. These crabs were long thought of as bad guys. Looks like that view is changing. Here is a new article about them.

Furry crabs may help save Great Barrier Reef from deadly disease

Thanks for the info and the link to that interesting read. Makes sorta wish I hadn't put him on my sump where I most likely will never find it again lol.

 

[User Name]

Your welcome. Glad i could provide the information.

 

[Crystal A]

Neat looking little dude.