Hoplophrys oatesi

Scientific name Hoplophrys oatesi
Descriptor Henderson
Year of description 1893
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Epialtidae
Genus Hoplophrys
Hoplophrys oatesi Hoplophrys oatesi

Introduction

Hoplophrys oatesi is a little salt water crustacea.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    1 cm
  • Maximum size
    1 cm
  • Average size
    1 cm
  • Maximum size
    1 cm

How to recognize Hoplophrys oatesi ?

Hoplophrys oatesi measures between 1 and 1 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    No
  • Venomous
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Like all crustaceans, Hoplophrys oatesi 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.

Hoplophrys oatesi is a crustacea solitary. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    25 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    0 - 0 m

Biotope presentation

Species of the same biotope

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