The Seven-eleven Crab (Carpilius maculatus), is easier to identify than it is to see. That’s because it’s mostly active at night. This one was probably on its way to its daytime resting spot when I saw it. It gets its name from the prominent red spots on its shell, two behind each eye and three on the back, with the other four generally less visible along the rear, though two of those are clear in this photo.
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Graham's Island 
Thats an intersting looking crab!
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And easy to identify, which I always like.
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Absolutely 😁
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It went to the 7-11 shops as Karen said we have here 😂
A good looking crab
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I wish I saw more of them, buy they’re usually tucked away by the time I get in.
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I guess a night time dive is a bit dangerous to see other night dwellers
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People do go out at night. It’s the only way to observe some things, but good lights and company are a must.
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A curious title that had me wondering if it was going shopping ( we have 7/11 stores) and then counting its spots. Another super find, Graham.
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It could have been shopping. Who knows what those underwater creatures get up to!
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Too true. I need to be more inclusive.
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Interesting crab
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Glad you liked it Alice.
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Never heard of it. Works well for the challenge, though, and kind of cute.
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It’s an Indo-Pacific crab so not known in Europe.
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Very interesting.
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Glad you liked it Liz.
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I did, thank you. It was something new I learned from it.
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What fabulous markings – and the name is great for this challenge but surely the naturalists could have come up with a more interesting name!
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The official name is Carpilius maculatus, which is not so catchy. Seven-eleven is probably the local name that caught on.
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it isn’t catchy but I rather like it as a name
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