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Uca tangeri
Largest species in the genus Uca, with a carapace up to 50 millimetres (2.0 in) wide, and up to 25 mm (1.0 in) long. The males have one claw much larger than the other, which they use for communication. The carapace is violet to black, or sometimes yellowish in females, while the appendages are yellowish brow
Found in mangroves, in salt marshes, and on sandy or muddy beaches.
Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012
4 Comments
Lol, thanks, S Frazier. One day I'll remember the proper place for everything! :)
moved to arthropods :-)
Thanks! Wish I had thought to get a video of these guys 'waving'!
nice series!