Camouflage Crab

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August 22, 2017 1 min read

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Camouflage Crab (DECORATOR CRAB)

We have multiple species of Camouflage crab and it can be difficult to determine which species is which. They secrete a sticky mucus which they use to attach plants and other organisms to it's back and legs so they camouflage into their surroundings. Once you gain an eye for spotting them you will realise just how many there are.

Some crabs can be 20cm wide while others are smaller species may be only up to 4cm.

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