Sawedged Spooner (Etisus utilis) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Saw-edged Spooner Crab

Sawedged Spooner (Etisus utilis) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Sawedged Spooner (Etisus utilis), also known as the Saw-edged Spooner, is a marine reef crab belonging to the family Xanthidae. It is recognized for its broad, sturdy carapace, robust claws, and distinctive serrated ("saw-edged") margins along parts of its shell and claws. Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, this species inhabits coral reefs, rocky shores, reef flats, and coral rubble, where it shelters beneath rocks and among corals.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's detailed shell texture, powerful claws, and intricate anatomical features. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an excellent addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is individually prepared, making every crab a unique representation of this distinctive reef-dwelling species.

Features

• Genuine Sawedged Spooner (Etisus utilis) specimen
• Also known as the Saw-edged Spooner
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, shell texture, and detailed anatomical features
• Distinctive serrated shell margins and robust claws
• Excellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors
• Ideal for natural history collections and educational exhibits
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Sawedged Spooner
• Also Known As: Saw-edged Spooner
• Scientific Name: Etisus utilis
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Coral reefs, reef flats, rocky shores, and coral rubble in tropical Indo-Pacific waters
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Xanthidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.

Please ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.