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    Lybia edmondsoni - Wikipedia

    Lybia edmondsoni is a species of small crab in the family Xanthidae and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Like other members of the genus Lybia, it is commonly known as the pom-pom crab or boxer crab because of its habit of carrying a sea anemone around in each of its claws, these resembling pom … See more

    The carapace of L. edmondsoni can reach 0.5 inches (13 mm) in width. It sports unusual polygonal patterns in pink, brown or yellow. The chelipeds are not heavily armoured as in most crab species but are fine and delicate, … See more

    Lybia edmondsoni has relatively unarmoured chelae and is neither able to defend itself well nor feed itself efficiently as do other crabs. … See more

    Lybia edmondsoni is endemic to Hawaii but is very similar in its size and behavior to its sister species, L. tessellata, which is much more widespread in the tropical Indo-Pacific. L. … See more

    In 1905, James Edwin Duerden made a study of the relationships between boxer crabs and their associated sea anemones, what species of anemone were selected, how they were … See more

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    The Lybia crab is a species of small crab in the family Xanthidae. It is also referred to as Hawaiian boxer crab, pom-pom crab, cheerleader crab, mosaic boxer crab among many other nicknames.
    Lybia edmondsoni is endemic to Hawaii but is very similar in its size and behavior to its sister species, L. tessellata, which is much more widespread in the tropical Indo-Pacific. L. edmondsoni is found in shallow water, down to a depth of about 20 m (66 ft), and hides under rocks or among coral debris.
    L. edmondsoni is found in shallow water, down to a depth of about 20 m (66 ft), and hides under rocks or among coral debris. It is also found on sandy and gravelly flats, where it is well camouflaged, and on live corals where it clings with its long, slender legs.
    Lybia tesselata is an omnivore (with meaty preference) and seem to eat everything – squid, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, frozen foods, plankton, rotifers, sinking pellets, etc. Keep in mind that while the Boxing crabs are peaceful, they can be quite aggressive when it comes to food.
  4. Boxer Crab – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding

    WEBOct 29, 2019 · Note: A sister species, Lybia edmondsoni (Hawaiian Boxer Crab), basically, is a smaller version of the Lybia tessellate. They grow …

    • Keeping: Easy-Medium
    • Scientific Name: Lybia tesselata
    • Name: Boxer Crab
    • Tank size (minimal): 5 gallons (~20 liters)
  5. Lybia edmondsoni - Wikipedia

  6. Hawaiian Pom-pom Crab (Lybia edmondsoni) · iNaturalist

  7. 8 Facts About the Pom-Pom Crab - PADI Blog

    WEBMay 14, 2015 · Hawaiian Flower: Also referred to as the Hawaiian boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s Hawaiian name is kūmimi pua, meaning “inedible flower crab”. 8. Professional …

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  9. Invertebrate Highlight: The Pom Pom Crab - Reef Builders

    WEBNov 8, 2016 · Tags awesome fish spotlight Basics crab crustacean invertebrate k?mimi pua Lybia edmondsoni pom pom crab Triactis producta. The Pom Pom crab is a cute and mysterious reef safe …

  10. Hawaiian Pom-pom Crab, Lybia edmondsoni

    WEBLybia edmondsoni . Black Rock, Maui, 30 feet : Kewalo Pipe, Oahu, 50 feet: Kuki'o, Hawaii, 3 feet: Richardson's Beach, Hawaii: HAWAIIAN POM-POM CRAB. Occasional under rocks in shallow water. Holds the …

  11. Pom Pom Crab saltwater Invertebrate Species Profile

    WEB(View AKA's) Family: Xanthidae. Species: Crab. Scientific Name: Lybia edmondsoni. Vote for Favorite Photo Upload a New Photo. Pom Pom Crab. Taken by: admin Date: 09-08-2016. 0. More Details. Also Know …