Aztec Fiddler Crab

Uca Crabs are typically found in intertidal zones, including mudflats, salt marshes, and mangroves. They inhabit sandy or muddy shores and are often seen in areas where there is a mix of land and water. They are primarily detritivores and scavengers. Their diet consists of organic material such as decaying plant matter, algae, plankton, and other small organisms found in the sediment. Invertebrates do not tolerate copper medications.

Uca pugilator are also sometimes known as Aztec Fiddler Crabs. They are not often seen in the aquarium trade. Uca pugilator are typically reddish brown or gray which provides camouflage in their mangrove habitat. They have distinctive color patterns on their carapace and eyestalks. The males have a larger claw, which is often a brighter color, such as blue or orange. They generally grow up to 1".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH