{"product_id":"red-eyed-swimming-crab-podophthalmus-vigil-preserved-crab","title":"Red-eyed Swimming Crab (Podophthalmus vigil) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Long-eyed Swimming Crab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRed-eyed Swimming Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodophthalmus vigil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Preserved Crab Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed-eyed Swimming Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodophthalmus vigil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-eyed Swimming Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a remarkable marine crab distinguished by its exceptionally long eyestalks and streamlined body. Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, this species inhabits sandy seabeds, estuaries, coastal bays, and shallow offshore waters. Its elongated eyestalks provide an expanded field of vision, while its paddle-shaped hind legs allow for fast and efficient swimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's distinctive eye stalks, broad carapace, powerful claws, and intricate anatomical features. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an outstanding addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is individually prepared, making every crab a unique representation of one of the most distinctive swimming crabs in the Indo-Pacific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed-eyed Swimming Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodophthalmus vigil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-eyed Swimming Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally preserved for long-term display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays natural coloration, elongated eyestalks, and detailed anatomical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic paddle-shaped hind legs adapted for swimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for natural history collections and educational exhibits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, eyestalk length, and markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red-eyed Swimming Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-eyed Swimming Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodophthalmus vigil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandy seabeds, estuaries, coastal bays, and shallow tropical marine waters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingdom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Animalia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhylum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arthropoda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubphylum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crustacea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decapoda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portunidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, eyestalk length, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45735424327733,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2804\/9973\/files\/Red-eyedSwimmingCrab_Long-eyedSwimmingCrab_Podophthalmusvigil_PreservedCrabs.png?v=1783764147","url":"https:\/\/www.seashellsupplies.com\/products\/red-eyed-swimming-crab-podophthalmus-vigil-preserved-crab","provider":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}