Giant Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa calappa) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Crab

Giant Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa calappa) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Giant Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa calappa), commonly known as the Red-spotted Box Crab or simply Box Crab, is a remarkable marine species admired for its broad, rounded carapace decorated with distinctive reddish spots and intricate natural patterns. Belonging to the family of "shame-faced crabs," this species uses its large, flattened claws to protect its face and body while also crushing the shells of mollusks for food.

This Giant preserved specimen showcases the impressive size, beautiful markings, and detailed anatomy that make this species highly desirable among collectors and educators. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an excellent addition to marine biology collections, museum exhibits, educational displays, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is professionally preserved, ensuring that every crab is a unique representation of the fascinating diversity of marine life.

Features

• Genuine Giant Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa calappa) specimen
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Large specimen with distinctive spotted carapace
• Displays natural coloration, shell texture, and anatomical detail
• Ideal for marine biology education, museums, collectors, and scientific reference
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Giant Red-spotted Box Crab
• Scientific Name: Calappa calappa
• Also Known As: Box Crab
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Size Category: Giant
• Habitat: Sandy seabeds, coral reefs, lagoons, and shallow coastal waters
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Calappidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.