Tri-Spine Horseshoe Crab
Tachypleus tridentatus
Adult tri-spine horseshoe crabs inhabit shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and sandy shores across East and Southeast Asia. They crawl over the seabed and dig through sediment for worms, small molluscs, and other bottom-dwelling invertebrates, crushing food between the bases of their legs. During breeding season, adults gather along sandy beaches to lay eggs. Despite their crab-like name, they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions, and their blue blood is important in biomedical testing.
- Type
- Shell / Water
- Conservation status
- EN
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- Tri-Spine Horseshoe Crab