Family

Family : Xanthidae

     (3 species observed in Seychelles)

   Genus : Epixanthus

     Species : Epixanthus dentatus (White, 1847)

Scientific name :Epixanthus dentatus (White, 1847)
Family :Xanthidae
Islands :Mahe : mangrove near Latanier road
Ecology :
Habitat :Mangroves, can be found between rocks
Diet :Carnivorous, but also eats plant material
Activity :Nocturnal :
Burrowing : Ambush predator
Description :covered with mud, but otherwise with purple spots on th@