Mangrove crab
Metasesarma oberon
Family : Sesarmidae
InvertebrateBrackishcrab
Small terrestrial crab of mangroves, ideal for brackish paludariums.
Popularity
Brackish invertebrate
mangroves, estuaries
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Small crab with reddish carapace, lives in mangroves between land and water. Opportunistic omnivore.
Habitat
Region :
Mangroves of the Indo-Pacific.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–30 °C
pH7.5–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.015 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
60 L
Adult size
4 cm
Temperament
Territorial
Propagation
Difficile en captivité
Care notes
Paludarium with land area and brackish water. Hiding spots, varied substrate.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
