Still trying to ID this one

[oceanjam]

Hi folks. I still can't figure this one out. Took this picture in 2005, in the Philippines. Depth was 40fsw/12msw. Time about 7:00pm.

[lars2923]

Like the rabbit in Monty Python's Holy Grail...

Where was this shot taken?

[Sarah]

That is really weird looking....it is hard to tell without a side photo, as so far it just looks like me in the morning.

I am going to ask around and see what we can come up with.

[oceanjam]

I took that shot in Anilao, Philippines. I dive the area almost every weekend and have yet to see it again. The only other photo I have is it underbelly. Yes, I was able to pick it up and put it upside down. It was soft to the touch. It walks on stubby legs. It clearly has a mouth with teeth.

Does anyone know what angles of photos should be taken to help any in case I come across it again?

[gangrel441]

How many legs was it walking on? It seems really weird to say this, but it may be some kind of decorator crab.....

[fishome25]

I was also thinking decorator crab