The Red-Clawed Crab and CLHS
The freshwater tank in the science lab has two red-clawed
crabs. They will hide for days at a time, then reappear in most unusual places—even
on top of the tank!
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Red-Clawed Crab
Scientific Name: Sesarma bidens
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Grapsidae
Genus: Sesarma
Species: bidens
Natural Range
This crab is originally from Thailand, Hong Kong,
and Singapore. They mostly live in freshwater tanks.
Interesting Facts
They are mostly harmless, though they are aggressive
towards their own kind. They will rip claws and legs off until dead. They are
best
kept with middle or top fish to avoid any pinching, though none usually
occur.
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The Red-Clawed Crab and CLHS
The freshwater tank in the science lab has two red-clawed
crabs. They will hide for days at a time, then reappear in most unusual places—even
on top of the tank!