The male Fiddler Crab has an enlarged right claw which is usually brightly coloured. They are used to signal to attract partners and deter competitors
The male Fiddler Crab has an enlarged right claw which is usually brightly coloured. They are used to signal to attract partners and deter competitors. They live on the tidal sand flats of tropical beaches.
Size: 5200px × 3528px
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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