What did I see ?

[Sue Sue]

I know I know the answer, but my brain is having a synapse malfunction right at this moment. So, please tell me folks...what is the name of the little brown crab like multi legged critter that scurries around like crazy on the top of corals? I just love these little guys. I spent the longest time watching one last week but unfortunately was unable to get my husbands attention to get a photo. Sue

 

[jlyle]

What depth? If you're talking about the surf zone, nimble spray crabs come to mind.

 

[driftin' by]

Arrow Crab? But I don't think they scurry.

 

[Harro10]

Channel crab?

 

[Guba]

multi legged critter that scurries around like crazy on the top of corals?

Newbie divers with poor buoyancy control?

 

[ScubaSteve]

Cruel but :lol:

 

[Standingbear56]

Newbie divers with poor buoyancy control?

Gotta love it cause it's so true!

 

[charlesml3]

You need this :

Amazon.com: The Reef Set: Reef Fish, Reef Creature and Reef Coral (3 Volumes) (Reef Set): Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach: Books

I've found nothing better to help you identify fish and reef dwellers. I take it on the trip with me and we all sit around after dinner filling out log books.

-Charles

 

[Harro10]

Or, from AquaSafari, the Hermit Crab.
Photos from Cozumel

 

[Sue Sue]

Newbie divers with poor buoyancy control?

:crazyeye: Good one !! Not a channel crab or arrow crab...It's a cooky looking little guy with big eyes....and no, not a newbie diver....:doh2: