10/06/2026
🦀 FISH (well… CREATURE!) OF THE WEEK
Meet the Arrow Crab!
One of the strangest-looking residents of Cozumel’s reefs, the arrow crab gets its name from its tiny arrow-shaped body and incredibly long legs.
Despite their spider-like appearance, these fascinating creatures are completely harmless to divers. They spend their days hiding in cracks, crevices, and under ledges, feeding on small worms and other tiny reef inhabitants.
👀 Fun fact: An arrow crab’s leg span can reach over 20 cm (8 inches), while its body may only be 1–2 cm long!
Have you spotted one during a dive with us?
📍 Found throughout Cozumel’s reefs, especially under coral ledges and in small reef caves.
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