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Mangrove Tree Crab

Aratus pisonii

Description:

The carapace is mottled brown to olive-green and is widest at the front, tapering posteriorly

Habitat:

The range of A. pisonii extends from eastern Florida to northern Brazil, throughout the Caribbean, and on Pacific coasts from Nicaragua to Peru. The mangrove tree crab migrates vertically, usually inhabiting tree canopies during high tide and venturing down to exposed sediments during low tide.

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2 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Gracias!

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 11 years ago

Fantástica muy bella

LarryGraziano
Spotted by
LarryGraziano

Sanibel, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 3, 2012
Submitted on May 11, 2012

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