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Cardisoma guanhumi |
Distribution |
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Great land crab |
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Riesenlandkrabbe |
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Reuzelandkrab |
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Crabe de terre commun |
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Cangrejo terrestre gigante |
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Cangrejo de tierra |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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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 found in a sheltered zone
Common species.
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The animal hunts at night
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is territorial Species generally solitary
The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 13 cm
Diet : Leaves - - Carrion
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Relationship with humans |
Pinches can be painful
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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