| Sesarmidae (sesarmid mangrove crabs) |
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benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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| Can be exposed to salinities of 16 to 48 ppt, with low tolerance in higher saline areas (Ref. 113573). Carries leaves into its burrow, allowing them to decay for several weeks before consuming. Consumes decayed leaves of Ceriops tagal much more than fresh and senescent leaves (Ref. 114268). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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Known from western and eastern Malaysia as an obligate mangal species (Ref. 81559), and Kuala Selangor (Ref. 113553). C: Refs. 81559, 113553. |
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