Calcinus latens
| Scientific name | Calcinus latens |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall |
| Year of description | 1840 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Diogenidae |
| Genus | calcinus |
Introduction
Calcinus latens is a salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
How to recognize Calcinus latens ?
Calcinus latens measures between 4 and 6 cm. this crustacea is tricolore with a predominantly vert, blanc and violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Calcinus latens molts whenever it becomes cramped in its shell. Before the hardening of its new body, it is more vulnerable and spends a good part of its time hidden. This mechanism, very complex, allows the periodic renewal of the exoskeleton and part of the internal skeleton. It is also during the moult that the females become fertile.
Calcinus latens is a crustacea solitary. This species is scavenger .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Calcinus latens is a crustacea ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 95 m
Biotope presentation
Calcinus latens is most often found at a depth between 0m and 95m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
#Diogenidae
#calcinus
#barrière de corail
#lagon
#récifs extérieurs
#zone côtière
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#Philippine Sea
#Red Sea
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#East Indian Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Océan Pacifique Nord Est Tempere Chaud
#Tropical Eastern Pacific
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
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Same genus
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Diogenidae