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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: Understanding Fiddler Crabs 9
  • Male vs. Female Fiddler Crabs 18
  • Fiddler Crab’s Habitat and Interaction 19
  • The Fiddler, The Female, and The Morse 22
  • Chapter Three: The Life Cycle of a Fiddler 27
  • Limb Regeneration 31
  • Molting 34
  • Chapter Four: Common Modern Day Stressors 37
  • Courtship Rituals and Mating Process of Fiddler Crabs 39
  • Breeding Process of Fiddler Crabs 42
  • Co – Dependency of Fiddler Crabs 44
  • Chapter Five: To Catch or to Buy? 49
  • Where to Buy or Find Fiddler Crabs 51
  • How to Catch Fiddler Crabs 54
  • Chapter Six: Habitat and Maintenance for Fiddler Crabs 59
  • How to Set Up Your Fiddler Crab Tank 60
  • Feeding Your Captive Fiddler Crabs 69
  • Some tips for feeding and husbandry of Fiddler Crabs 70
  • Chapter Seven: Common Sub – Species of Fiddler Crabs 73
  • Sub – Species of Fiddler Crabs 75
  • Mud Fiddler Crab (Uca Pugnax) 75
  • Sand Fiddler Crabs (Uca pugilator) 78
  • Red-jointed Fiddler Crabs (Uca Minax) 80
  • Chapter Eight: Distribution and Ecology Status 83
  • Distribution 84
  • Environmental Status 85
  • Chapter Nine: Challenges of the Species 89
  • Accomplishments in Conservation 95
  • Chapter Ten: Summary and Care Sheet 97
  • Tips in Taking Care of Fiddler Crabs 104
  • The Crab in Pop Culture 105
  • Photo Credits 109
  • References 111

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