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Decapoda Collection

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach

Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Tropical East Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik

European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii)

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised, rare crayfish that commonly forages away from water on the forest floor above 300m

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rock with waves, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach

Strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus). On white coral sand beach, Small unhinhabited coral islet in Raa Atoll lagoon, Maldives

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni)

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula

Princely fiddler crab (Uca princeps), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula

Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides uncigar) Bluff Island, south of Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong, China

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point

Mexican Fiddler Crab (Leptuca crenulata) male displaying, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point, Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) inquisitive pup playing with Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus). Plazas Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Background imageDecapoda Collection: RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed

RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed. Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus), a commensal species that associates with crimson sea anemones. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Columbus crab (Planes major) which was stranded on the beach, South Africa

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp). Anilao, Philippines

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on Bubble coral (Plerogyra sp). Anilao, Philippines

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland

Hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) on yellow sponge, Loch Etive, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Marbled swimming crab (Liocarcinus marmoreus) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Fiddler crab (Uca) male, hiding in an old shell at Ha Pak Nai mudflat, Yuen Long District

Fiddler crab (Uca) male, hiding in an old shell at Ha Pak Nai mudflat, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

Background imageDecapoda Collection: American / Northern lobster (Homarus americanus) partially hidden under seaweed, Nova Scotia

American / Northern lobster (Homarus americanus) partially hidden under seaweed, Nova Scotia, Canada, July

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus)

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

Background imageDecapoda Collection: American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus)

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp. ) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India
Yellow fiddler crab (Uca sp.) portrait, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island

Sally Lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks caught in the swell, Espanola Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island

Sally Lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on beach, portrait, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a

Deep red Feather star shrimp (Hippolyte prideauxiana) crawling secretly amongst the arms of a Feather star (Antedon bifida), Loch Duich, Highands, Scotland, UK

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium)

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face, Vancouver Island

Puget Sound King crab (Lopholithodes mandtii) extreme close-up of face, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageDecapoda Collection: European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell

Hairy yellow hermit crab (Aniculus maximus) in its home of a Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Fimbriated moray / Darkspotted moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus)

Fimbriated moray / Darkspotted moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) peering out from crevice with two Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) close by, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host, Crimson anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi). Browning Pass, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

Background imageDecapoda Collection: An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni)

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata)

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) standing on seabed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) standing on seabed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Close up of Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni), Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Close up of Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni), Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on a coral reef, close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on a coral reef, close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Mexican fiddler crab (Leptuca crenulata) small male displaying with larger individual

Mexican fiddler crab (Leptuca crenulata) small male displaying with larger individual behind, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Young Long clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa), portrait, Loch Linnhe, The Highlands

Young Long clawed squat lobster (Munida rugosa), portrait, Loch Linnhe, The Highlands, Scotland, UK

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Spider crab (Hyas sp. ) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Spider crab (Hyas sp. ) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)
Spider crab (Hyas sp.) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) up into the canopy of the kelp forest. Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians)

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) on reef

Endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) on reef, waving anemones (Triactis sp.) in its claws, North Pacific, Hawaii, USA

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) clinging to a fallen tree branch off Vancouver

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) clinging to a fallen tree branch off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Great hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor). Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal

Great hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor). Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found

Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found in branching hard corals, Yap, Micronesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo

Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks

Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Background imageDecapoda Collection: RF - European lobster (Homarus gammarus) on the Wreck of the Rosalie

RF - European lobster (Homarus gammarus) on the Wreck of the Rosalie. North Norfolk, United Kingdom. North Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Wildlife on the coast of Cape Hammond including Galapagos flightless cormorant

Wildlife on the coast of Cape Hammond including Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs. Clearwater Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sequence 3 of 3

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Golden coral shrimp (Stenopus scutellatus), Cienaga de Zapata National Park

Golden coral shrimp (Stenopus scutellatus), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Background imageDecapoda Collection: A larval stage slipper lobster (Scyllaridae) photographed in the Sargasso Sea

A larval stage slipper lobster (Scyllaridae) photographed in the Sargasso Sea, Atlantic ocean, International Waters

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Land crab crawling on red sandstone after overnight storm. Shunan Zhuhai National Park

Land crab crawling on red sandstone after overnight storm. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus), Eleuthera, Bahamas

Channel clinging crab (Mithrax spinosissimus), Eleuthera, Bahamas

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on the beach at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on the beach at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos, May



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