Soldier Crab
Mictyris longicarpus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMictyris longicarpus
Other namesLight-blue Soldier Crab
SizeUp to 2.5 cm (1 in) Carapace
WeightUnder .030 kg (.066 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Mictyridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries, mangroves & beaches in sandy areas
Depth Range0 - 1 m (3.2 ft)
