Lybia tessellata (Latreille in Milbert, 1812)
10-15mm (body)

These small anemone bearing crabs were usually under rocks in shallow water at various sites near Tulamben. They carry a juvenile Triactis producta anemone in each claw for feeding and defense.

With red eggs.

Next to the sponge Oceanapia sagittaria.

Another with eggs from Sidem at night, November 2024.

Created 17 September 2021
Updated 15 July 2025

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