It is the most prominent of the genus Carpilius, due to its ability to be easily identified by the presence of eleven bright … Meer weergeven

These crabs are typically found on coral and rocky reef substrates generally in the Indo-West Pacific. Yet, these crabs are also found outside of the Indo-West Pacific region, with findings of C. maculatus repor… Meer weergeven

The nocturnal nature of the Carpilius maculatus leads it to hunt primarily at night, with its diet consisting mainly of marine snails. Observations of feeding behavior revealed that Carpilius maculatus initially atta… Meer weergeven

While scientists previously grouped the genus Carpilius with other crabs of the Xanthiae family, recent research on mitochondrial gene fragments of the Carpilius crabs has granted it its status as a sep… Meer weergeven

• Photos of Carpilius maculatus on Sealife Collection Meer weergeven