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Uca annulipes
| Family Name: | Ocypodidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Crustacean, Crab and Prawn) |
| Common Name: | Fiddler Crab |
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Description
| Description | The adult male possess an enlarged claw and a smaller, normal one, while the females have two equal-sized small ones. Only the small claws, with their spoon-shaped tips are used for feeding. The larger claw is used for courtship, warning and fighting. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Marine, Sandy Shore |
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| Distribution | Common in open sandy/muddy areas. |
