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

Arrow crab (Sternorhynchus lanceolatus). Tenerife, Canary Islands

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: 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: Aggregation of thousands of Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) for moulting, South

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

Background imageDecapoda Collection: European / Common Lobster (Homarus gammarus) in rocky retreat. Controlled conditions, Cornwall, UK

European / Common Lobster (Homarus gammarus) in rocky retreat. Controlled conditions, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Spiny spider crab (Achaeus spinosus) reaching up and scratching its head, while climbing

Spiny spider crab (Achaeus spinosus) reaching up and scratching its head, while climbing on purple soft coral bush (Dendronephthya sp.) Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: White forest crab (Cardisoma armatum) portrait, seen through claw, Island of Principe

White forest crab (Cardisoma armatum) portrait, seen through claw, Island of Principe UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Gulf of Guinea

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on blue sea star. This species of shrimps feeds

Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on blue sea star. This species of shrimps feeds on starfish, turning them upsidedown and keeping them as living larder. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Four California spiny lobsters (Panulirus interruptus) shelter beneath a boulder in a kelp forest

Four California spiny lobsters (Panulirus interruptus) shelter beneath a boulder in a kelp forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Background imageDecapoda Collection: Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium)

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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



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