What is another word for calico crab?
Pronunciation: [kˈalɪkˌə͡ʊ kɹˈab] (IPA) 
Calico crab is a term that typically refers to crabs with a mottled and colorful shell pattern. Some synonyms for calico crabs include piebald crabs, speckled crabs, and tortoiseshell crabs. Other similar terms to describe crabs with varied shell patterns include motley, marbled, and variegated crabs. The term "calico crab" is most commonly used to describe the species of crabs known as the "Calico box crab." This species is widespread in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is known for its striking calico coloring, which includes patches of orange, yellow, black and white.
