Redeye Sponge Crab
| Name: | Redeye Sponge Crab |
| Scientific Name: | Dromia erythropus |
| Family: | Sponge Crabs |
| Taxonomic: | Dromiidae |
| ID Group: | Crabs |
| Size: | 0 - 3.25 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Crab has a rounded carapace ranging from orange to brown or red, covered with short bristles and a dark spot in the center. Its claws are strong and tipped in red. This Crab camouflages itself using living sponges.