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")
7.5 - 8.5
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
2-3 years
Contents
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.
