Sally Light Foot Crab

 Scientific Name  Percnon gibbesi
 Diet  Omnivore; Micro Algae, Scavenger
 Alt Common Name  Nimble Spray and Urchin Crab
 Family  Grapsidae
 Origin  Circumtropical
 Aquarist Level  Novice
 Reef Safe  With Caution †
 Coloration  Tan with Green & Yellow highlights
 Disposition  Moderate
 Hardiness  Very
 Mature Size  2 inches
 Reproduction Method  Females carry eggs on abdomen. 
 Sexual Dimorphism  Females have wider abdomens.
 Venomous  No
 
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Notes:  This species must molt in order to grow.  Generally at night, it will lay on its back and exit its exoskeleton.  A new exoskeleton is excreted and will harden over a period of several hours.  The animal is vulnerable at this time and should not be disturbed.  Proper iodine levels assist with successful molting.

    Will associate will Diodema urchins.  The crab does not require the presence of the urchin but will commonly hide under it if available.

†  May eat fish smaller than itself when other food is not available.  This is a rare occurance.