Enoplolambrus validus
If there was a competition for strange-looking crabs of the world, the strong elbow crab would be among the top contenders. Strong elbow crabs inhabit the seabed at depths of 0-200 meters. Their thick carapace is roughly diamond shaped. Along its surface are reddish brown irregularly shaped protrusions. When not moving, it resembles a coralline algae reef rock. Compared with the size of its carapace, its walking legs are somewhat slender, making it appear not very fleet-footed. What’s worse is that they are equipped with two thick long chelipeds covered in spikes, which look like the combination of a mace and a wrench. At a glance, you can tell that this crab’s survival strategies include camouflage to deceive its prey and natural enemies and its thick armor and sharp spines to protect itself. Although it is not the best-looking crab, it can survive on the cruel evolutionary stage. That is what is most important.
