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Family Inachoididae

Stenorhynchus lanceolatus

(Brulle, 1837)

Atlantic Arrow Crab

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean

Size: 4 inches (10 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef areas and seen at depths between 10 to 30 feet (3 - 10 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Arthropoda

    Class: Malacostraca

    Subclass: Eumalacostraca

    Order: Decapoda

    Superfamily: Majoidea

    Family: Inachoididae

    Genus: Stenorhynchus

FYI: Unsuitable for home tropical aquariums.

Has a temperature range of 68 to 75°F (20 - 24°C).

In the wild they often are found close to urchins, which they use for cover if danger approaches.

Shown here for identification only.

 Stenorhynchus lanceolatus   (Atlantic Arrow Crab)
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