Crab Pics PLease help me ID this guy

[freedom75]

I was moving rock to place my new clam and this guy runs out.. I guesss he came in on some rock but I have no clue what he is or if he is safe can anyone please tell me what kind of crab he might be

John Wray
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[FishDaddy]

Hi John,
Closest thing I can find in my Baensch is an "unknown mud crab"; probably Liomera sp. "Mud crabs are identified by the dark brown to black tips on their claws." They are common on coral reefs and are usually 2-5cm. Baensch, Vol. I; p. 650.
They are omnivorous and invertebrates and bottom-dwelling fish are at risk.

Pretty crab, though.
Dick

 

[Rich-n-poor]

I apologize in advance for leaving the sump:

Looks to be the infamous fishnet stocking crab, often found on street corners, and in seedy bars, as a hitchiker on the north american HO (can I say that chucker ?)

actually it looks like a very small version of what is known as a fiddler crab but the above post is probably far more accurate although alot less entertaining

I apologize again I really couldn't help myself with that pic

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[esmithiii]

Rich-

LMAOROTF!

 

[FishDaddy]

hehehe...good one, Rich!

Ernie,
Are you feeling better yet?
Dick

 

[Anonymous]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rich-n-poor:
<strong>I apologize in advance for leaving the sump:

Looks to be the infamous fishnet stocking crab, often found on street corners, and in seedy bars, as a hitchiker on the north american HO (can I say that chucker ?)

actually it looks like a very small version of what is known as a fiddler crab but the above post is probably far more accurate although alot less entertaining

I apologize again I really couldn't help myself with that pic

</strong><hr></blockquote>

lol!
Back to the sump with you, Rich!

Nice sig btw...

 

[danmhippo]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by esmithiii:
<strong>I would basish the poor guy to the sump</strong><hr></blockquote>

Look like you lost a bit of your typing and spelling ability as well......

. It's good to hear you are feeling better now.

I would take the crab back to the LFS/CFO. You will never know, somebody may think it's cute and want to take it home......

 

[SPC]

Ernie, after hearing that story, I think i will just continue to snore

. Glad to hear your getting better.

I have found that crabs with pointed (sharp) claws like that are not to be trusted around other animals.
Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Snoring was the only reason to remove your tonsils?!?

Don't know if I like that much.

 

[esmithiii]

Actually in my case it was to prevent getting sick w/ throat problems (strep included) 3 to 5 times a year. It was a classic case of the cure being worse than the disease.

Snoring is a top reason to remove tonsils however.

I feel bad about hijacking this thread. Cool looking crab!

Ernie

 

[davelin315]

Mmmmm..... cocktail dungeness crab......

 

[esmithiii]

Dick,

I don't know if I mentioned this or not but i went back in for emergency surgery on Tuesday of last week and they decided to keep me an extra day. That makes a grand total of 4 trips to the hospital (3 to the ER) and 3 surgeries w/ general anesthetic. Don't ever let anyone talk you into getting your tonsils out, no matter how bad you snore! The biggest cause for pain, strangely enough, is where I bit my tongue when I was out. Apparently the surgeon wasn't paying attention. I have lost 22 lbs because it is to painful to eat.

Today I am talking again and I ate some corned-beef hash w/ eggs, so I am feeling much better. Thanks for asking, and sorry about the long, whining response.

----

Back to the crab, very few crabs can be trusted IMO to not take a bite out of corals or to go after fish. I would basish the poor guy to the sump or find someone w/ a FOWLR that might want him. Your LFS may give you credit for him.

Ernie