What kind of animal is this?

[Guitarcrazy]

While diving in Cozumel this past week I happened to find this little walking-stick looking shrimp or crustacean of some kind. The dive master couldn't think of the name. Anyone know what this is called ? Thanks. J

 

[The Chairman]

It's an Arrow Crab.

 

[Guitarcrazy]

Thanks for the info. My first time spotting one of those.

 

[KeithG]

also commonly known as a Yellowline Arrow Crab.

 

[The Chairman]

Thanks for the info. My first time spotting one of those.

An ocean dive just doesn't seem complete without seeing one or a Pedersen Shrimp for that matter.

 

[Christi]

These are very, very common - Arrow Crab - I don't think a dive goes by without seeing several of these

 

[pfirejack]

It's an Arrow Crab.

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Where did you get this reference material. If it's available for sale I would like to get.

 

[divad]

It's an Arrow Crab.

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Yes...They will tear off your face.

 

[MMM]

While fairly common, it's still really exciting as a new diver to begin to notice what you are seeing and to start identifying them. Good job!

 

[The Chairman]

Where did you get this reference material. If it's available for sale I would like to get.

GTS: Google that sh1t. Calling the Arrow Crab a monster of the deep was so OTT that I just had to copy and paste. 2 phreakin' phunni.