Family: |
Ocypodidae (fiddler and ghost crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in the upper intertidal zone. Males build semi-domes of mud at the entrances of their burrows during mating season (Ref. 104846). Also found in sandy shores (Ref. 125338); river mouths, and mangrove areas (Ref. 113679). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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