Characteristics of Xanthidae Crab in the Intertidal Zone at Gili Meno Beach, West Nusa Tenggara

Gili Meno is one of the leading small (gili) tourist islands in North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Massive tourism activities have an impact on marine biota, including crabs. This research to determine characteristics crab family Xanthidae intertidal zone Beach, The was conducted using exploratory method by measuring abiotic factors aquatic environment which habitat Based research, two species from were obtained: Actaeodes tomentosus and Atergatis floridus. A. has a relatively rough carapace while floridus smooth carapace. Both like habitats with sandy substrates reefs coral rubble as protection predators waves. Abiotic factors: temperature pH waters Beach are suitable for growth, development distribution species.