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New invader: Matuta victor this crab originates in the Indian ocean, but arrived to the Mediterranean sea through the newly built Suez canal, now it is invasive in the Eastern Mediterranean. Fall,Geotagged,Israel,Matuta victor Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

New invader: Matuta victor

this crab originates in the Indian ocean, but arrived to the Mediterranean sea through the newly built Suez canal, now it is invasive in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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The Common Moon Crab

"Matuta victor", also known as the common moon crab, is a species of crab belonging to the family Matutidae. It is a medium-sized coastal crab, native to the warm beaches of the Indo-Pacific. It has also been introduced to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Sep 13, 2024. Captured Oct 21, 2023 13:52 in HWH7+55 Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel.
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  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/7.1
  • 1/800s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.