Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Mystery Crab

I saw this tiny crab on a recent twilight dive at Honaunau and have been unable to identify it. It seems like the distinctive heart-shaped white area on the carapace would make ID simple, but I haven't seen anything like it in my reference books or on the web. Any help in making the identification would be greatly appreciated!


Photos Copyright 2012 by Barry Fackler


3 comments:

  1. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh-my-word, I love your blog! I came across you while looking for cushion star (Culcita nova guineae). Now I have to sit and read the whole thing.
    What camera are you using?
    Thank you for sharing this.
    I wish I would have come across your blog while I was in the area last February...
    Gena

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sorry for not responding sooner. I'm kind of an occasional blogger. I'm delighted somebody likes my blog! You made my day! I use SeaLife cameras for my photos. Over the years I've gone through a few of them as I use them every weekend. They are point-and-shoot type of cameras and available in a range of megapixel capacities. Basically, they are pocket-sized compact cameras with a waterproof housing. If you get one, I recommend getting a strobe as well to get the good colors in your photos. Again, thank you!

      Delete