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Leptuca saltitanta

Species of crab From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Leptuca saltitanta, commonly known as the energetic fiddler crab, is a species of fiddler crab native to the eastern Pacific coasts, from El Salvador in Central America to Colombia in South America.[1]

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Taxonomy

Previously a member of the genus Uca, the species was transferred in 2016 to the genus Leptuca when Leptuca was promoted from subgenus to genus level.[2][3]

Description

This is a small crab with an adult carapace width of approximately 6–9 mm.[1] Females are dark, whereas non-displaying males can be gray, yellow, or brown.[1] Displaying males are usually entirely white, but some coloring may be present.[1]

Habitat

The species prefers to live in unshaded, open mudflats near river mouths.[1] Mangrove stands are usually nearby.[1]

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