Dilocarcinus pagei
| Dilocarcinus pagei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Trichodactylidae |
| Genus: | Dilocarcinus |
| Species: | D. pagei |
| Binomial name | |
| Dilocarcinus pagei Stimpson, 1861[1] | |
Description
Dilocarcinus pagei is a widespread South American freshwater crab species found in Brazilian river basins, featuring a smooth, convex, carapace, and a color range from light brown in juveniles to intense red or orange in adults. It is a key omnivorous and opportunistic scavenger in its range.[1]
Range
It is found in most of tropical South America.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Dilocarcinus pagei Stimpson, 1861". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ↑ "Dilocarcinus pagei". iNaturalist. Retrieved 29 March 2026.