| Family: |
Limulidae () |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in mangrove swamps (Ref. 70). Breeds in freshwater streams (Ref. 68). Prefer to lay eggs on calm beaches with sandy to muddy bottoms (Refs. 127122, 65787). Inhabits shallow intertidal pools dominated by Halophila beccarii. Juveniles burrow at low tide (Ref. 65787). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
| Country info: |
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