This is a cute little tide pool crab that I photographed along the California coast. I’m not sure what type of crab it is, but they seem to have a wide range of slight shell pattern and color variations. This one is very small. The whole crab is about the size of your fingernail. They are really shy when you first come to a tidepool, but after a while they come out into the shallow water and are actually curious if you sit still for a while.
Michael Fuchs Photography 
That’s a tiny one for sure! I sure could sit and watch them do their busy work all day.
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The close-up detail makes it hard to believe that this crab is the size of a fingernail. It seems like once again your patience worked out well for us all. Thanks for a great photo.
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