Carcinus aestuari
Substrate and environment
- The species is terrestrial
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
- Very common species.
- Endemic species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 8 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Mollusks - Sea worms -
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be painful
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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