Tubuca dussumieri
| Scientific name | Tubuca dussumieri |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Milne-Edwards |
| Year of description | 1852 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Ocypodidae |
| Genus | Tubuca |
Introduction
Tubuca dussumieri is a little brackish water and salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
How to recognize Tubuca dussumieri ?
Tubuca dussumieri measures between 3 and 5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. this crustacea is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, blanc and violet body.
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, Tubuca dussumieri 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.
Tubuca dussumieri is a crustacea living in colonies naturally found Terre. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although Tubuca dussumieri is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Tubuca dussumieri has a tendency to dig the ground and bury itself in caves to take refuge.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Tubuca dussumieri 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 - 1 m
Biotope presentation
Tubuca dussumieri is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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