Behavioral repertoire of Kingsleya attenboroughi Pinheiro and Santana 2016 (Crustacea Brachyura) under laboratory conditions. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Do Nascimento, Carlito A.; Do Nascimento, Whandenson M.; Dos Santos Lima, Lucineide; De Macêdo, Rayury S.; Alves Filho, Francisco M.; Pinheiro, Allysson P.
• Is Part Of: Ethology, ecology & evolution. Volume 32:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 227
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: behavior -- freshwater crab -- ethogram -- Pseudothelphusidae -- Kingsleya; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Animal ecology -- Periodicals; Behavior evolution -- Periodicals; Behavior, Animal -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; Biological Evolution -- Periodicals; Écologie animale -- Périodiques; Évolution du comportement -- Périodiques; Éthologie -- Périodiques; Animal behavior; Animal ecology; Behavior evolution; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 591.5
• DOI: 10.1080/03949370.2019.1693431
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0394-9370

Abstract

Abstract : Freshwater crabs present cryptic habits and generally live in burrows, rocks and leaves among the vegetation, in streams or rivers. The behavior of Kingsleya attenboroughi, a recently discovered freshwater crab already at considerable risk of extinction, was investigated under laboratory conditions for 12 hr in a light/dark cycle. Nine K. attenboroughi behavioral acts were described in six distinct categories: emersion, immersion, environment exploration, feeding, stance and self-cleaning. The present results show a significant difference in behavior between the 12 hr light/dark cycle, but not between sexes. This study contributes to understanding the physiological needs, ecological interactions and to the development of conservation strategies.