Mictyris longicarpus

Soldier Crab at Tuross Head, NSW

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Identification history

Mictyris longicarpus	13 Feb 2023	MichaelBedingfield
Mictyris longicarpus	13 Feb 2023	Jennyncmg
Unverified	12 Feb 2023	HelenCross

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Just wondering if these are the shells/skins of soldier crabs?

2 comments

Jennyncmg wrote:

13 Feb 2023

Looks like some bird had a lovely feed of soldier crabs

HelenCross wrote:

13 Feb 2023

I haven't seen any since I was a child at Lavender Bay (which we called "Crab Beach" on account of all the soldier crabs in the 70's!), Tuross. Would love to see some!

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Location information

Coordinates 150.123083 -36.051058
Altitude 9.8m
Places Tuross Head, NSW

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
12 Feb 2023 09:48 AM Recorded on
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Marine Invertebrates Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura) Crabs, Prawns, Barnacles & allies (Crustacea) HelenCross South Coast NatureMapr Mictyris longicarpus

Species information

Mictyris longicarpus Scientific name
Soldier Crab Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 24.5m Recorded at altitude

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