Chiromantes eulimene explained

Chiromantes eulimene is a species of crab found in the mangrove swamps of south-eastern Africa (South Africa and Mozambique).

Distribution

The range of C. eulimene extends from the Bashee to the Inhambane mangroves and includes the mangroves of KwaZulu-Natal where it occurs abundantly.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Chiromantes eulimene has a light brown carapace with light orange-yellow chelae. They can be distinguished from the closely related Parasesarma catenatum by the absence of fur around the hinges of the chelae.^[3]

Notes and References

1. N. A. H. Millard . G.J. Broekhuysen . 1970 . The ecology of South African estuaries Part X. St. Lucia: A second report . . 5 . 2 . 277–307 . 10.1080/00445096.1970.11447398 . free .
2. Book: G. Branch . C. L. Griffiths . M. L. Branch . L. E. Beckley . 2007 . Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa . . 9781770076334 .
3. Book: J.H. Day . 1981 . Estuarine Ecology: with Particular, Reference to Southern Africa . . The estuarine fauna.