A Crab Unknown

@888rachel asked how my crab shots turned out on Sunday. This is the best of the two.
I have no idea what sort of crab this is and for once, Prof Google didn't come to the rescue.
Anyone know?

[Sam]

I think it is a Fiddler Crab Poppo! " http://mangrovecreatures.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/two-toned-fiddler-crabs.html

[Peter]

Very colourful capture in beautiful detail Terry, looks like one of those mass migrating Christmas Island Red Crabs ( Gecarcoidea Natalis) to me:)

[Pam Knowler]

What a colourful crab!! Great capture!!

[Mrs Bee]

What glorious colours on that crab. It's certainly not bothered about blending in.

[Debbie]

Unreal colours - and that's before it cooked!!! Fab photo

[Corinne]

Great colors!

[Poppo Livy]

@gigiflower I don't think so Sam His claws are the wrong shape and this one was about 15cm across.

[Sam]

@terryliv Bugger! But there are so many different types Poppo - I'm convinced ;)

[Poppo Livy]

@pcoulson Don't think so Peter. His claws are the wrong shape and he is a long way from Christmas Island.

[Poppo Livy]

@gigiflower Do crabs rate above turtles?

[Sam]

@terryliv Ones like yours absolutely do!

[Tony]

Nice looking crab but can't help with a name.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Wow, does this one stand out against the mud. His colors are brilliant.

I hadn't thought of the new camper as a potential artistic photography subject. Suppose I'll have to figure out how to make it one, since you asked.

[Poppo Livy]

@lyndemc Ha Ha Just hope you don't get to feature it on Rusty Tuesday

[Poppo Livy]

@gigiflower There's a line there but I'll leave it alone.

[Sam]

@terryliv I'm glad you did!

[Sheralee S]

It's a pretty crab is what it is! I thought they went this colour after cooking, not before.

[Sarah Lawson]

Fantastic colouring!

[sally agnew]

Bizarre Poppo, looks like you have been at with the waterfast felt pens. Are you sure it's not a "Rock Lobster" Ski-doo-be-dop Eww. :)

[Denise Wood]

It's definitely related to my jellyfish - that i know :) i would suggest it's a BBCC! (Bloody beaut colourful crab!)

[Babs]

What a great find. No idea what variety it is, but love the colours.

[Candace]

A very colorful chap!

[Jane Anderson]

It's a very beautiful crab, whichever kind it is. I live in the desert, so no insight from me!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

@terryliv Boy, that's for sure. There better not be any rust on it for a long time to come. I wouldn't be a happy camper then.

[Gabrielle Snyder]

Wow -- so colorful! I've never seen anything like it.

[Susan]

What a beautiful crab! He almost looks like someone has painted him. Interesting display of colors.

[Rick Schies]

Very unique

[Rachel]

Hey, this turned out well. I have googled it too, and can't find it either.

[Poppo Livy]

@888rachel I had another go at it today and still nothing that I think even comes close to it.

[Rachel]

@terryliv Perhaps you've discovered a new species, and could now be famous. Call it the Terry Crab!

[Margo]

What a little beauty!! Reminds me of a boxer!! A Fav

[Barb Newcomb]

This is so pretty. Great find.

[Poppo Livy]

@beachdog You're from the coast Barb. Do you know what sort of crab it is?