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Arrow Crabs For Marine Aquariums

Bob Fenner

Stenorhynchus seticornis

 
   
    Comical in shape and behavior, for the most part unassuming, the Caribbean Arrow Crab, Stenorhynchus seticornis can be an asset in its predatory consumption of flatworms and Polychaetes (e.g. Bristleworms). Like almost all crabs, this decapod is an opportunistic omnivore, that though it's apparently small, appears passive, can and will sample other invertebrates, even fishes if it can grab them.

 


Stenorhynchus seticornis
(Herbst 1788), the Caribbean Arrow Crab. Not to be trusted with small to medium fish tank-mates (may spear with rostrum, otherwise consume). Safe with hardy native corals and anemones, larger fishes. A small individual in Belize and one at wholesalers shown.


 
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