Least Concern
Fiddler Crab
Uca pugnax
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About
Fiddler crabs are small crustaceans named for the male's oversized claw, which resembles a fiddle. They live in burrows in intertidal zones and are important ecosystem engineers, helping to aerate the sediment.
Habitat
Mudflats, salt marshes, and mangroves worldwide
Diet
Omnivorous - algae, detritus, and small organisms
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Fun Facts
- Male fiddler crabs use their large claw to attract mates and defend territories.
- They can regenerate lost claws.
- Fiddler crabs have gills for breathing underwater and modified gills for breathing air.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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