Ocypode saratan
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 motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 0 and 1 Meters.
- Very common species.
- Hides in the sand.
- 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 living in a group
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 6 cm
- Maximum age known : 8 year(s)
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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