Mangrove Horseshoe Crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda)

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Mangrove Horseshoe Crab

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Mangrove Horseshoe Crab

Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda

284 Litres (75 US G.)

30-40 cm (11.8-15.7")

pH

7.5 - 8.5

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

10-15 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

2-3 years





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.

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