Mangroves and Mudflats
Mangroves
Brackish water pool at Grand Anse. The mangrove area is behind the pool.
Roots of mangroves (left) at La Digue (L'Union Estate)
Description :
Islands :
Present on almost all granite islands.
Species found :
Scylla serrata
Thalamita crenata
Uca tetragonon
Uca chlorophthalmus chlorophthalmus
Uca urvellei
Clibanarius longitarsus
Epixanthus dentatus
Ozius guttatus
Mudflats
Mudflat at La Digue (L'Union Estate)
Mudflat behind the beach at Beau Vallon, Mahé
Description :
Mostly present behind the beachside, and near mangroves.
Islands :
Present on most islands.
Species found :
Cardisoma carnifex
Neosarmatium meinerti
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