Malacostraca Collection (page 6)

Squat Lobster carrying eggs, Indonesia

Spotted porcelain crab in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Indonesia
Spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi Indonesia

Spotted cleaner shrimp on pink tipped anemone in Curacao

Popcorn Shrmp on an anenome on a Fijian Reef
Popcorn shrmp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) on an anenome on a Fijian Reef

Harlequin shrimp with bright red sponge in the background, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with bright red sponge in the background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Peacock mantis shrimp moving a rock to make a burrow, Bali
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) moving a rock to make a burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Mantis Shrimp, Australia

Imperator Commensal Shrimp on Eyed Sea Cucumber
Imperator Commensal Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on Eyed Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Fiji

Orange Mantis Shrimp in its burrow, Papua New Guinea
Orange mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) in its burrow in volcanic sand, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a Mantis Shrimp, Papua New Guinea
Close-up head view of a Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyallarus), Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

An unidentified crab sits on the seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A spearing mantis shrimp in its burrow, Indonesia
A spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) in its burrow, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Anemone hermit crab perched on coral outcrop
Anemone hermit crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) perched on coral outcrop, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Very small anemone growth is visible on shell above eye

Yellow variety of skeleton shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Yellow variety of skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A soft coral crab clings to its host soft coral on a reef
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) clings to its host soft coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Yellow commensal shrimp on crinoid
An undescribed yellow commensal shrimp (probably Laomenes sp.) on crinoid, Cenderwasih Bay, West Papua

Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber
Orange, purple and white imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on beige spotted sea cucumber, Batangas, Philippines

Commensal shrimp, Fiji

A pair of colorful Coleman Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Spiny tiger shrimp amongst volcanic sand, Bali
Spiny tiger shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma), amongst volcanic sand, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Banded coral shrimp amongst staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) amongst staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Arrow Crab close-up, West Palm Beach, Florida

Pair of Tiger shrimp over orange sponge
Pair of Tiger shrimp (Palaemon pacificus) over orange sponge, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Decorator Crab, Indonesia

Hairy squat lobster on pink sponge, Solomon Islands
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) on pink sponge, Solomon Islands

A translucent Cuapetes commensal shrimp with orange claws, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Hairy squat lobster amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Bali
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Ornate anemone shrimp in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia
Ornate anemone shrimp (Periclimenes ornatus), in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia

Squat anemone shrimp, side view, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Squat anemone shrimp (Thor amboinensis), side view, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellowline Arrow crab with eggs on purple caribbean anemone

Arrow Crab, West Palm Beach, Florida

Harlequin shrimp, head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Emperor Shrimpon sea cucumber, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on sea cucumber, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A pair of hyperiid amphipod, Southern Ocean, Antarctica
A pair of hyperiid amphipod (Hyperia macrocephala), Southern Ocean, Antarctica

The Orang-utan decorator crab sitting on coral, Solomons
The Orang-utan decorator crab sitting on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
A pair of white striped cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Purple variety of skeleton shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Purple variety of skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp.) Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Commensal Shrimp on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Arrow Crab carries her eggs underneath its abdomen
Arrow Crab carrying her eggs underneath its abdomen, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Crinoid squat lobster on crinoid feather star, Bali, Indonesia
Crinoid squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans), frontal view on crinoid feather star, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Banded Coral Shrimp on Caribbean reef

A peacock mantis shrimp in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A peacock mantis shrimp uses its keen eyesight to search for predators and prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Tiny red hermit crab with white conch shell, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Orangutan Crab on bubble coral, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red-spotted porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone
Red-spotted Neopetrolisthes porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a decorator crab covered in living polyps
A decorator crab is covered in living polyps in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Malacostraca: From Mantis Shrimp to Crayfish and More. " RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on a vibrant coral reef in Puerto Galera, showcasing its striking colors and powerful claws. Astacus astacus Linnaeus, a majestic crayfish species found in freshwater habitats, displaying its intricate patterns and unique features. Krill (malacostracans), captured from a side view, highlighting their delicate bodies that serve as vital food sources for numerous marine creatures. Phragmites australis (Cav. ), commonly known as the common reed, providing shelter and habitat for various malacostracan species in wetland ecosystems. Sterna maxima, the royal tern, soaring above while observing the European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species causing ecological disruptions in North America's Kejimkujik region. Witness an exciting chase between an American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) and Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) along the shoreline of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Meet the Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait from Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India – showcasing its distinctive oversized claw used for communication and defense. Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae-covered rocks off Tenerife Island in Canary Islands during October – demonstrating their role as important algae consumers within coastal ecosystems. Marvel at the maternal instincts of Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus), carrying her precious eggs with utmost care amidst Raja Ampat's pristine waters in West Papua, Indonesia's Pacific Ocean region.