Minuca pugnax, commonly known as the Atlantic marsh fiddler crab, is a species of fiddler crab that lives on … See more

There is noticeable sexual dimorphism in Minuca pugnax. Although both males and females are olive-brown in color, males have a carapace width of 15–23 mm (0.59–0.91 in), and a patch of royal blue on the carapa… See more

The males use circular movements of their large cheliped to attract a mate. Mating occurs up to every two weeks, typically 4–5 days after the spring tides, over a period lasting from June to September. It takes place in a b… See more

Minuca pugnax was first described by Sidney Irving Smith in 1870, as "Gelasimus pugnax". Its common names include "marsh fiddler crab", "mud fiddler crab", "Atlantic mud fiddler crab" and "Atlantic marsh fiddler crab". … See more