This is a small species of porcelain crab. It lives hiding in the stem of a sea pen (soft coral mostly emerging at night). It feeds by filtering plankton using sieve-like structures on its modified claws. They are usually found in pairs.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
6-20 m depth; up to 0.8 cm, female is larger than male.
