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Mangrove Root Crab

Goniopsis cruentata

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Field Notes

Description:

A relatively common crab species seen during my one week stay on Wee Wee Caye off of Belize. Roughly 6-10 cm (2-4 in) in total width.

Habitat:

Mangrove swamps, marshes, muddy banks; low muddy areas adjacent to estuaries.

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Mangrove Root Crab (Goniopsis cruentata) - Information on Mangrove Root Crab

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Mangrove Root Crab

Goniopsis cruentata

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Spotted for Missions

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Paso Pacifico Survey
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
Belize Wildlife
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedMay 30, 2014

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