Matoucrabe
📖 Overview
Occurs over sandy and rocky bottoms. Has a very protractile mouth which allows it to dig in the sand for organisms on which it feeds. Oviparous . The juveniles are often found in tributaries which may be very distant from the main river beds .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Matoucrabe is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Matoucrabe is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Matoucrabe is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Corantijn, Suriname, and Maroni River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | polozubka dvouskvrnná |
| 🇫🇷French | Bivibranchia à deux taches · Matoucrabe |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 89 records indexed .
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