Pilodius areolatus (Milne-Edwards, 1834)
Areolated xanthid crab
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Xanthidae (stone and mud crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 106854).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  poisonous to eat
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