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Uca dussumieri

Uca dussumieri

Physical Features:

Some of the Dussumier''s fiddler crabs have black back spots, while others have white ones. Some females and baby crabs have light blue backs and legs. At times light-brown babies are found. The males are characterized by their dark orange claw sides and two apparent dents.

Living Habits:

They live in flat muddy areas beneath the high tidal line and muddy beaches near mangrove forests.