Hairy Gorilla Crab - Pilumnus sayi
ID - Small crabs, up to 3", with black tipped claws and appear hairy. Red-brown-purple crabs covered in hair with white blotches, unequal sized dark tipped claws. Image credit CDscapes.
Tips - Considered by many not reef safe in small tanks. If hungry, they will pick on small hermits and exposed snails. Gorilla crabs make great sump dwellers and predator snacks. We try to remove all Gorilla crabs from our rocks before packaging. If you spy one, lean a glass against the rock where they hang out. Place a small piece of shrimp/silverside/clam in the bottom of the glass. The crabs will fall into glass and not be able to crawl out.
Rated - Reef Not Safe
