Uca sp
Fiddler crabs
Winkerkrabben
Wenkkrabben
Crabes violonistes
Cangrejos violonistas
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 4 cm
- Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!