Genus Pitho

• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

• Crustaceans (Subphylum Crustacea)

• Typical Crustaceans (Superclass Multicrustacea)

• Malacostracans (Class Malacostraca)

• Decapods, Isopods, and Allies (Subclass Eumalacostraca)

• Decapods and Krill (Superorder Eucarida)

• Decapods (Order Decapoda)

• Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Allies (Suborder Pleocyemata)

The Genus Pitho belongs to the family Epialtidae, a group of small, cryptic crabs commonly referred to as spider crabs due to their elongated limbs and often spiny or camouflaged bodies. Crabs in this genus are typically found in marine environments and are known for their adaptability and distinctive appearances. Rough-textured, providing camouflage by blending in with rocky or coral substrates. Some species actively decorate their carapace with algae, sponges, or debris for further concealment.