Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Deep-water Spider Crab

Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi), also known as the Deep-water Spider Crab, is a remarkable deep-sea marine crab distinguished by its long, slender legs, spiny carapace, and exceptional adaptations to life on the ocean floor. This species inhabits deep continental shelf and slope environments in the Indo-Pacific region, where it lives on soft sediments and rocky substrates far below the surface.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's elongated limbs, intricate spiny exoskeleton, and detailed anatomical features. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an exceptional 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 one of the ocean's fascinating deep-water crustaceans.

Features

• Genuine Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi) specimen
• Also known as the Deep-water Spider Crab
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, spiny shell texture, and detailed anatomical features
• Characteristic elongated legs adapted for deep-sea habitats
• 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, spine development, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Spider Crab
• Also Known As: Deep-water Spider Crab
• Scientific Name: Pleistacantha moseleyi
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Deep continental shelf and slope environments, soft sediments, and rocky seabeds in the Indo-Pacific region
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Epialtidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, shell texture, spine shape, 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.