Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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Alox naispela Galil & Ng, 2015
The species name "naispela" means "beautiful" in Tok Pisin, the pidgin language spoken in Papua New Guinea. The type locality for the scientifically described specimens is Papua New Guinea.
The crab's carapace is 1.5 times as wide as long, irregularly bordered, dorsal surface distinctly shaped, pitted, irregularly covered with fused, flattened granules resembling eroded coral debris. The scissor arms are uneven, robust, covered with flattened granules. The scissor fingers have longitudinal rows of closely spaced granules on the outer surface.
Walking legs are strong, short, densely granular, tapering backwards. The carapace is beige, carapace pits and furrows are brown and females have 2 pairs of brown spots on their abdomen.
The crab was found on sandy and scree slopes. With their granulated shell, these crabs are well camouflaged on gravel bottoms.
There is a high possibility of confusion with Alox patella.
The species name "naispela" means "beautiful" in Tok Pisin, the pidgin language spoken in Papua New Guinea. The type locality for the scientifically described specimens is Papua New Guinea.
The crab's carapace is 1.5 times as wide as long, irregularly bordered, dorsal surface distinctly shaped, pitted, irregularly covered with fused, flattened granules resembling eroded coral debris. The scissor arms are uneven, robust, covered with flattened granules. The scissor fingers have longitudinal rows of closely spaced granules on the outer surface.
Walking legs are strong, short, densely granular, tapering backwards. The carapace is beige, carapace pits and furrows are brown and females have 2 pairs of brown spots on their abdomen.
The crab was found on sandy and scree slopes. With their granulated shell, these crabs are well camouflaged on gravel bottoms.
There is a high possibility of confusion with Alox patella.
