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Grapsus grapsus |
Distribution |
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Sally lightfoot |
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Rennkrabbe |
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Marmerkrab |
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Grapse marbré |
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Cangrejo corredor |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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Pinches can be painful
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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