Wavy Dave is a 3D-printed fiddler crab with a remarkable claw that has grown to 2.7 inches, making it the largest known for his species Afruca tangeri. His claw comprises over 30% of his body mass, used to attract females through signal waving. Created in a library in Exeter, England, he was painted and equipped with a motor to mimic real crab behavior. Wavy Dave is meant to roam the mudflats of the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Portugal, where he will engage with the local crab population.
Wavy Dave, a fiddler crab with an impressive claw, is an extraordinary creation made from a 3D printer, designed to interact with the natural habitat of real crabs.
Wavy Dave's claw grew from nearly two inches to an astonishing 2.7 inches, setting a record for his species, Afruca tangeri, attracting females with its size.
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