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Sand hopper

Talitrus saltator

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Field Notes

Description:

"Sand-hoppers are so called because of their ability to leap when disturbed; they do so by tucking in the tail, and rapidly flicking it out" Arkive

Habitat:

Sandy beach, Conceição, Cabanas

Notes:

Pulga-do-Mar, Pulga-da-areia

Reference Links:

Sand hopper videos, photos and facts - Talitrus saltator | ARKive

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Portugal's Biodiversity
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Rio Formosa Biodiversity
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Beach Biodiversity of Portugal - Dunes, Sand and Sea
Mission
Flora y fauna de la peninsula iberica

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PublishedMay 1, 2014

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