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Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30-40 cm (11.8-15.7")
7.5 - 8.5
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
2-3 years
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
Sexing[edit]
- Unknown
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Unknown
Diet[edit]
- Is said to mainly eat insect larvae, worms, small fish, small crabs, and thin shelled bivalves. Studies have shown that they have a strong preference for insect larvae over all other food sources [1].
Feeding Regime[edit]
- Unknown
Environment Specifics[edit]
- While this Horseshoe Crab may be sold as freshwater, it's best kept in high-end brackish conditions.
Behaviour[edit]
- Unknown
Identification[edit]
- Large crab-like animal with a roughly horseshoe-shaped shell and a long, straight tail spine. The underside is equipped with numerous legs.
