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mangrove root crab

Goniopsis cruentata

Classification

Family
Grapsidae

Mangrove crabs are crabs that live in and around mangroves. They belong to many different species and families and have been shown to be ecologically significant by burying and consuming leaf litter. By shredding and burrowing the leaf litter, mangrove crabs are able to prevent tidal export, which in turn helps retain the nutrients present in their habitats.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 453United States of America · 170Mexico · 103France · 63United Kingdom · 18Cuba · 7Netherlands · 6