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Mangrove animals
Red cushion starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) found in turtle grass beds (Thalassia testudinum) of Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico
Mangrove fanworm attached to the root of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). If you know who this is please contact me with its name. Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico
White sea egg (Tripneustes ventricosus), a sea urchin found in the turtle grass beds (Thalassia testudinum) of Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico.
Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema antillarum) in the turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) beds of Jobos Bay, Peurto Rico
Donkey dung sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) found in the turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) beds in Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico
Mangrove land crab (Ucides cordatus) in the red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) of Jobos Bay Puerto Rico.
Mangrove land crab (Ucides cordatus) in the red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) of Jobos Bay Puerto Rico.
Mangrove tree crab (Aratus pisonii) on a red mangrove leaf (Rhizophora mangle). Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico.
Mangrove mudcrab (Eurytium limosum) in the red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico.