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

Mangrove Horseshoe Crab

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Unknown

Diet

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

Unknown

Environment Specifics

While this Horseshoe Crab may be sold as freshwater, it's best kept in high-end brackish conditions.

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

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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