Species profile
Spotted Reef Crab
Carpilius maculatus
Identify Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculatus) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
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
Jurisdictions with rules for Spotted Reef Crab
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Spotted Reef Crab?
Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculatus) is an invertebrate with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Spotted Reef Crab?
Spotted Reef Crab is Carpilius maculatus.
Is Spotted Reef Crab regulated for fishing?
Yes — Spotted Reef Crab has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Spotted Reef Crab?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Spotted Reef Crab along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.