Use of the Mangrove Red Crab (Ucides occidentalis) in the Gulf of Guayaquil

Red crab (Ucides occidentalis) has been present in mangrove ecosystems of the Ecuadorian coast for thousands of years, becoming an important part of the diet of the inhabitants of this region. The mangroves in the coastal area are the livelihood of thousands of peasants who are engaged in the harves...

Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal

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