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m000240

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My kids found this guy on a rock on one of the beaches in Hawaii. Any ideas what he is?

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its a red "X" on white, inside a black border. lol! JKA, there are no images, try to send them again please. thanx & REEF-ON!
 
The species is Gonodactylaceus falcatus. It was introduced into Oahu in the 1950's and has been spreading thoughout the islands ever since.

Roy
 
Glad Dr. Roy was able to provide an ID.

Unfortunately, Reef Central does not allow trading/selling posts in the discussion areas.

Sorry.
 
I just tried to post in the trading section and was informed I won't be allowed to until I reach the magical 50 post count.....so can anyone post there for me?
 
The best guess is that they came in concrete barges towed back from the Philippines following WWII. G. falcatus occurs throughout the IndoPacific, but some studies suggest that the Hawaiian material is most similar to the population found in the Philippines. The first substantial population in Hawaii was in Kaneohe Bay. Construction killed many of the reefs and produced abundent coral rubble - ideal for G. f. They have since spread to other islands.

Roy
 
" AND SOON WE WILL TAKE OVER THE WORL...Er,

I mean, we are quite appreciative that Hawaii has allowed our displaced population to live in it's waters. Ahem..."



- G. falcatus
 
I take the kids beach-combing pretty regularly and this is the first one we've come across, though we usually stay on the south shore. Anyways, 18 more posts to go!!!
 
Well as it is, I took it back to the beach. Once I get the required number of posts I may look to do some trading, but for now I'll just look for more ways to make posts....I mean gain social standing at reef central....

Alex
 
Shipping from Hawaii to the mainland can work. I just received several Odontodactylus brevirostris from Maui. This species is far more delicate and a bit larger than G. falcatus and they all arrived in perfect shape. There is no UPS next day between Maui and San Francisco, so it took two days - the same as it would to any large city on the mainland. As long as the animals are properly packed, two days really isn't a problem.

Roy
 
That's good to hear Roy! I may yet be able to find myself a mantis shrimp for my tank!

m000240 - if you find any more let me know - perhaps we can come to some arrangement. :)
 
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