Enoplometopus occidentalis
| Scientific name | Enoplometopus occidentalis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall |
| Year of description | 1840 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Enoplometopidae |
| Genus | Enoplometopus |
Introduction
Enoplometopus occidentalis is a salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Patternponctuations
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize Enoplometopus occidentalis ?
Enoplometopus occidentalis measures between 12 and 14 cm. this crustacea is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and violet body. The also has blanc ponctuations.
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, Enoplometopus occidentalis 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.
Enoplometopus occidentalis is a crustacea solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is scavenger .
Although Enoplometopus occidentalis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Enoplometopus occidentalis is a crustacea ovipare. this crustacea protects its eggs from nearby predators.
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 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
Enoplometopus occidentalis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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