Plumed Hairy Crab

Plumed Hairy Crab, ID Not Sure

Plumed Hairy Crab, ID Not Sure

ID Not Sure: The identification is a best guess but lacks enough confidence or supporting evidence.

Name: Plumed Hairy Crab
Scientific Name: Pilumnus floridanus
Family: Hairy Crabs
Taxonomic: Pilumnidae
ID Group: Crabs
Size: up to 0.75 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Crab has a reddish-orange carapace covered with long, plume-like bristles, and its thick claws are also covered with hairy bristles.