The batwing coral crab is a species of crab known for its large size and bright coloration, making it an iconic species of coral reefs in the western Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean.

The batwing coral crab has a smooth, rounded carapace that can reach up to about 4 inches wide. Its characteristic coloration ranges from red to orange or even pink, with whitish to cream-colored spots scattered across the top of its shell. Its claws are strong and slightly asymmetrical.

The batwing coral crab is found in the warm tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic ocean, from the coasts of Florida in the north to northern Brazil in the south, including the Bahamas, the Antilles, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea with its many islands such as Guadeloupe.

The batwing coral crab is mostly found in coral reefs and rocky bottoms in shallow waters, generally down to about 65 feet deep. It hides during the day under rocks or in reef crevices and comes out at night to feed on prey it encounters along the way. The batwing coral crab moves slowly but effectively across the reef substrate.

The batwing coral crab is carnivorous and mainly feeds on mollusks such as gastropods and bivalves, smaller crustaceans and sometimes sea urchins. One of its claws is used to crush shells, while the other is used to handle its food.

Mating between the male and female batwing coral crab occurs after the female molts. The eggs are then carried under the female's abdomen until they hatch. The larvae go through several planktonic stages before transforming into juvenile benthic crabs.