Species profile
Spotted Reef Crab
Carpilius maculatus
Invertebrates427 iNat observations
At a glance
Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculatus) is an invertebrate with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 196 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- Their smooth, dome-shaped carapace can reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) across.
- The shell is reddish-brown marked with large, irregular white spots.
- They inhabit coral reef environments across the Indo-Pacific.
- Their powerful claws are strong enough to crush thick-shelled mollusks.
- Their flesh can accumulate saxitoxin-type compounds and has caused paralytic poisoning — they are not safe to eat.
Where Spotted Reef Crab are seen
Background
Carpilius maculatus common names seven-eleven crab, spotted reef crab, dark-finger coral crab, and large spotted crab, is a species of crab in the family Carpiliidae.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Spotted Reef Crab article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other invertebrates on CatchRules
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.