Ocellate Lady Crab (Ovalipes ocellatus)

Ocellate Lady Crab, a reference photo — Photo: Eric A. Lazo-Wasem · CC0 (licence)

Ovalipes ocellatus, commonly known as the lady crab, oscellated crab, or calico crab, is a species of crab in the family Ovalipidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ocellate Lady Crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Matuta victor
Ovalipes catharus
Ashtoret lunaris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Geryonidae
Genus: Ovalipes
Species: Ovalipes ocellatus

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