Lobster/ crab ID.

[Reefbuds]

Hey guys! Not the best picture but it's as good as I could get. Just noticed this guy this morning, a hitchhiker of some kind. Didn't come out all the way this is as much as I could see. Any suggestions or IDs are welcome! Thanks!

 

[blaxsun]

I only see one claw sticking out (not really enough to go on). Is it sporting a borrowed shell?

 

[Reefbuds]

That's about all I saw as well. There were these little flap looking things as well that you can barely kind of see in the picture. A long antenna was seen as well. Kind of purple with a bit of orange

 

[Reefbuds]

I know it's not much to go on but can anyone tell what this might be based on the color and structure of the claw?

 

[Reefbuds]

I only see one claw sticking out (not really enough to go on). Is it sporting a borrowed shell?

It was not sporting a shell from what I could tell

 

[blaxsun]

It was not sporting a shell from what I could tell

Any update?

 

[Reefbuds]

I have not seen it again. Very reclusive whatever it is @blaxsun

 

[RedoubtReef]

Feed it to lure it out. Purple and orange coloring make it sound like a lobster.

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