Dardanus tinctor
| Scientific name | Dardanus tinctor |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Forskal |
| Year of description | 1775 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Diogenidae |
| Genus | Dardanus |
Introduction
Dardanus tinctor is a salt water crustacea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
How to recognize Dardanus tinctor ?
Dardanus tinctor measures between 9 and 10 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Like all crustaceans, Dardanus tinctor molts whenever it becomes cramped in its shell. Before the hardening of its new body, it is more vulnerable and spends a good part of its time hidden. This mechanism, very complex, allows the periodic renewal of the exoskeleton and part of the internal skeleton. It is also during the moult that the females become fertile.
Dardanus tinctor is a crustacea solitary. This species is omnivorous with alguivorous tendency . this crustacea lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Dardanus tinctor is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Dardanus tinctor has a tendency to dig the ground and bury itself in caves to take refuge.
Reproduction
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 0 m
Biotope presentation
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
To go further
Species of the same family
Calcinus elegans
Diogenidae
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Tags
Species of the same family
Calcinus elegans
Diogenidae
Species of the same biotope
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