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Ocypode gaudichaudii Milne Edwards & Lucas, 1843 Painted ghost crab |
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| Family: | Ocypodidae (fiddler and ghost crabs) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico, El Salavador to Chile, and Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy beach habitats; in burrows on sandbanks. This species remain hidden during high tide. Feeds on organic matter, small interstitial fauna, dead plants and animal tissues. Fast-moving, runner crab (Ref. 97346). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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