Grapsus albolineatus
| Scientific name | Grapsus albolineatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lamarck |
| Year of description | 1818 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | grapsidae |
| Genus | Grapsus |
Introduction
Grapsus albolineatus is a little salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3.5 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
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Patternmottling
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Average size3.5 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
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Patternmottling
How to recognize Grapsus albolineatus ?
Grapsus albolineatus measures between 3.5 and 5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. this crustacea is multicolore with a predominantly bleu, vert, noir, marron and gris body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in colonies
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Grapsus albolineatus 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.
Grapsus albolineatus is a crustacea living in colonies naturally found near the rocks. This species is omnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although Grapsus albolineatus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Grapsus albolineatus is a crustacea ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 2 m
Biotope presentation
Grapsus albolineatus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Pachygrapsus marmoratus
grapsidae
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Tags
Species of the same family
Pachygrapsus marmoratus
grapsidae
