Red Burrowing Crab - Uca sp.
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The exact identity and scientific name of the Red Burrowing Crab is still unknown, but they appear to be female Flameback Fiddler Crabs (Uca flammula) or Thicklegged Fiddler Crabs (Uca crassipes). Both are found in bays, estuaries, marshes and sand flats in the Indo-Pacific. Fiddler Crabs are inter-tidal species and must be provided with an area where they can emerge from the water, whether it be an emerged rock or a sand area. These Red Burrowing Crabs appear to survive well in full saltwater. They can be kept for awhile in an aquarium but benefit from having space to crawl out of the water. If this area isn't secured, however, they have been known to escape from the tank.
The Red Burrowing Crabs are bright reddish-orange with roughly square bodies, and dark eye stalks, undersides and mandibles (mouth parts). They burrow into the base of rockwork structures and appear to be scavengers, feeding on leftover food and perhaps some algae. They can be target-fed with meaty items.
Specifications
Specifications | |
MPN | F93 0045 0142 |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Red Burrowing Crab |
Scientific Name | Uca sp. |
Origin | Indo-Pacific |
Reef Safe | Yes |
Invert Safe | Yes |
Community Safe | Yes |
Difficulty | Easy |
Max Size (in inches) | 3 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 20 |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.022-1.026 |
Diet | Omnivore, Scavenger |
Internal Id | 14911 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |
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Ratings & Reviews
1 review
cool
by mike
good looking crabs