Description: The carapace of this crab is rounded in front, almost straight behind. The hind margins form a thin roof over the legs, partially covering them. The large claws are flattened, triangular, with a crest above, and the fingers are strongly bent downwards. The color is grayish with markings of purplish-brown on the carapace and bandings on the legs. Size: carapace up to 10 cm. wide.
Habitat: This crab inhabits sandy bottoms Depth: ranges from 1 m down to 15 m.
Distribution: Common all throughout the Caribbean.
Kingdom Animalia Phylum Arthropoda Class Crustacea Order Decapoda Suborder Reptantia Genus Calappa Species Calappa flammea
