What's been spotted in Western Australia?

Pilumnus pulcher (Hairy crab)

Pilumnus pulcher (Hairy crab) seen on Halls head beach 19th Nov just near Santi Ikto giant

The sighting

Spotted by	Naomi Jupp
Region	Western Australia
Sighted on	19 Nov 2025

This sighting has been reviewed and verified

Andrew Hosie

WA Museum

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