Hairy Clinging Crab
| Name: | Hairy Clinging Crab |
| Scientific Name: | Mithrax pilosus |
| Family: | Decorator Crabs |
| Taxonomic: | Mithracidae |
| ID Group: | Crabs |
| Size: | up to 4 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Crab has a reddish-brown carapace and legs and is covered with small, hairy bristles. It also has large spines on its claws and along the front edge of its carapace.