Schizophrys aspera | Rough Spider Crab Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved DECAPODA

A1 Quality Crustacean Specimen

Schizophrys aspera (Order: DECAPODA, Family: MAJIDAE) – A museum-quality rough spider crab specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and unmounted for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.

Specimen Details

• Scientific name: Schizophrys aspera
• Common name: Rough spider crab
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Majidae (spider crabs)
• Quality grade: A1 Premium condition with excellent preservation
• Condition: Dry-preserved, unmounted, ready for display or study
• Ideal for: Natural history collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, marine specimen art, creative and artistic projects

About Schizophrys aspera

Schizophrys aspera, commonly known as the rough spider crab, is a striking majid crab found across the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa through to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. A member of the family Majidae — the spider crabs — it is characterised by its elongated, pear-shaped carapace densely covered in sharp spines and tubercles, and its long, slender legs that give it the angular, architectural appearance typical of this family. Its heavily textured carapace and bold, sculptural form make it a visually dramatic and highly distinctive specimen, quite unlike the smooth-shelled crabs more commonly encountered in collections. An architecturally striking and scientifically interesting addition to any natural history collection.

Perfect for marine biologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the remarkable diversity of the natural world.