Sentinel Crab Macrophthalmus Sulcatus (IMAGE)

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

Sentinel Crab Macrophthalmus Sulcatus

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The most abundant crab in Barr Al Hikman is the sentinel crab Macrophthalmus Sulcatus. Literally billions of these crabs live in the area. It is an essential food source for many shorebirds that winter in Barr Al Hikman. ©Jan van de Kam

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