Decorator Crab

The Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) is a omnivore species found in Indo-Pacific reefs. It typically lives 3-5 years and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.

One fact worth knowing about the decorator crab: Decorator crabs attach living sponges and anemones to their shells as living camouflage.

Sea animals cover an enormous range of ocean-dwelling creatures, from massive whales to tiny shrimp. Many have evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive the pressure, cold, and darkness of the deep ocean.