Help me ID this crab

[kembara]

Hi Guys,

I am restarting my hobby for the love of marine. Just got some live rocks and saw this crab that is camouflaged like the rocks. What crab is this and is it okay for other fishes and corals?

[Harlequinmania]

Can't see clearer if got the front pics

[kembara]

Front view. It likes to climb

[CFOh]

Looks like type of hairy crab species. Better get rid... Cheers.

[kembara]

What does this crab do ?

[kembara]

But no hairs...it look like rock when the pinchers are tucked in.

[CFOh]

IMO dont risk it since you got him. they may damage yr corals when grow bigger and potential predator for yr livestock..May be keep them in refugium if you want. probably try Google xanthid hairy crab species for more info and matching. Cheers

[kembara]

Ah, it's a box crab or shame faced crab. Lol. Eats snails.

[DottyClown]

Yeap, its a box crab.  Not suited for reef tank due to the size it can grow to.

They are classified as venerable in Singapore.  If possible, consider releasing it to some beach where you see seagrasses.