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Compressed Fiddler Crab
Tubuca coarctata
- Worldwide
- 1,139 observations
About
Tubuca coarctata is a species of fiddler crab found in the western Pacific ocean, including Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia (in Queensland and the Northern Territory). The common name of these crabs is either the compressed fiddler crab, or the orange-clawed fiddler crab, (although this name is also used for Gelasimus vomeris). They are found on tidal mud flats adjacent mangroves and muddy tidal creek and river banks.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 23, 2026McLeod St, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: 莊宜澍View observation from Oct 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 19, 2026Yorkeys Knob, QLD, AUObserver: Jock MackenzieView observation from Sep 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 25, 2026Collins Ave, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: Ian WrightView observation from Aug 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 25, 2026Collins Ave, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: Ian WrightView observation from Aug 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 16, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: themaskedlapwingView observation from Aug 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 16, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: themaskedlapwingView observation from Aug 16, 2026 on iNaturalist