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Carpilius corallinus |
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Batwing coral crab, coral crab, queen crab |
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Korallenkrabbe |
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Rode koraalkrab |
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Crabe corail |
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Cangrejo de coral, cangrejo colorado |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
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
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Mollusks - Sea urchins
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Relationship with humans |
Pinches can be painful
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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