Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crab

Description:

Atlantic marsh fiddler crabs live near water on the mud or sand. The ones I saw were very small. No more than 1/4" in size. I almost missed them. They dig burrows (hole homes) that are 1/2 inch wide and go almost straight down in the mud. Male fiddler crabs have one large front claw and one small one, while females and young fiddlers have two small claws. Fiddlers usually live in large groups, which helps them to spot predators (dangerous animals) more easily.

Habitat:

These atlantic marsh fiddler crabs were spotted in the mud in a marsh at St Marys, Georgia.