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Species of crab

Calappa japonica, also known as the Japanese shame-faced crab,[1] is a marine species of box crab in the family Calappidae.[2] Originally found in the waters around Japan, more recently it has been found in Africa, the Red Sea and Western Australia.

Calappa japonica is a large crab, and has a yellow and red colouration.[1] The length of carapace is approximately .65 times the width, with a tuberculated surface. Seven sharp teeth are located around the margins of each clypeiform expansion.[3]

This species was first discovered in Tokyo Bay, Japan. It is now known to occur in regions as far away as Africa and Western Australia,[1] and lives in waters up to 250 m (820 ft) deep.[1] as well as being found in the Red Sea.[4]

This crab is a predator, and feeds on invertebrates such as other crabs, as well as oysters and snails. It has a specially a...