Latin Etymology: Episesarma ("? grasping legs") chentongense (?)
Adult Pink-fingered Vinegar Crab (Episesarma chentongense) at Sungei Buloh, Singapore - February 2019
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 5cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A mangrove specialist species, the vinegar crabs are a ground of medium-small sized species that have adapted to be able to climb up trees. There are several species present in Singapore, identified by relatively subtle variation in patternations, primarily on the claws which unfortunately aren't visible in this picture.
Related Species:
Order: Decapoda
Family: Sesarmidae
Genus: Episesarma
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
SINGAPORE - A locally common resident
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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