Nucia speciosa

Nucia speciosa is a crustacean belonging to the family Leucosiidae, commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region. This species inhabits benthic environments and can be found at depths ranging from 1 to 56 meters. The areas where Nucia speciosa is recorded include French Polynesia, encompassing the Marquesas, Society, Austral, Tuamotu, and Gambier islands. The reproductive behavior of Nucia speciosa involves a precopulatory courtship ritual, which is common among decapods. This ritual includes the use of olfactory and tactile cues, and usually involves indirect sperm transfer. Divers encountering Nucia speciosa may find it in various tropical benthic habitats within its depth range. While the species is not evaluated for conservation status by the IUCN, it is not listed under CITES or CMS either.