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Uca vocans (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Ocypodidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Crustacean, Crab and Prawn) |
| Common Name: | Orange Fiddler Crab |
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Description
| Description | Adult male has an enlarged claw and a smaller, normal one. The females have two equal-sized small ones. The small claw, with their spoon-shaped tips are used for feeding. The larger claw is used for courtship, fighting and warning. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Mudflats |
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| Distribution | More information will be coming your way. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Not Threatened [2008], Not Evaluated (NE) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References | Tan, L.W.H. & Ng, P.K.L. 1988. A guide to seashore life. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 159pp Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. |
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