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striped shore crab near rocks in a Monterrey County shoreline

beautiful mangrove crab

Typical crab of mangroves hiding among the air roots

Christmas Island National Park: the Gecarcoidea lalandii, commonly known as the purple land crab or Andaman Islands purple crab, is a terrestrial species within the Gecarcinidae family that inhabits moist coastal forests and areas across the Indo-West Pacific region, including parts of Christmas Island where it is less common than its congener Gecarcoidea humei but can be observed in scattered locations. Adults grow to a carapace width of up to 160 millimeters, featuring a dark purple upper body that grades to cream underneath, with large rounded claws lighter in color. These crabs are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on carrion, insects, plant litter, seeds, fruits, and occasionally mammalian feces, while exhibiting behaviors akin to the island's red crabs, such as occasional participation in annual migrations to the sea for spawning. As obligate air-breathers in adulthood, they dig burrows in damp soil for shelter and rely on periodic access to water, facing potential threats from habitat disturbance and invasive species on Christmas Island.

A small crab peeks from beneath lush green leaves on a sandy patch. The scene captures camouflage, coastal wildlife, and natural behavior in a close, intimate outdoor moment.

Mangrove root crab photographed in Vitoria, Espirito Santo. Southeast of Brazil. Atlantic Forest Biome. Picture made in 2016.

Red crab on a tree branch in the mangroves at the Centla wetlands, biosphere reserve in Tabasco, Mexico

blue crab of mangroves in Martinique. FWI.

A closeup shot of a purple mangrove crab on a tree branch

Hermit crab on the tree bark, in Maldives.

Sponge Crab with Sponge on its Back for Camouflage, Hawai P

A Purple Rock Crab hiding in the rocks of a Australia beach.

Small crab at coast hunting for food. enjoying solitude and silence. a small fish is in his claw. Close up

Crab on a rock.

Christmas Island: the coconut crab (Birgus latro), also known as the robber crab, represents the world's largest terrestrial arthropod and maintains its densest global population on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, where it is outnumbered by the more abundant red crab (Gecarcoidea natalis). These crabs inhabit diverse terrains across the island, from coastal forests to inland areas up to 6 kilometers from the sea, residing in self-dug burrows, rock crevices, or under vegetation, and returning to the ocean solely to release eggs. Adults can reach lengths of up to one meter across the legs and weigh over 4 kilograms, with lifespans exceeding 50 years; they exhibit solitary behavior, foraging nocturnally or on overcast days while demonstrating remarkable climbing abilities on trees and cliffs. Their diet primarily consists of fallen fruits, seeds, and plant pith—particularly from the endemic Arenga palm—supplemented by scavenging on animal carcasses and occasional predation on turtle hatchlings. Although gentle and non-aggressive toward humans, their population faces threats from vehicle collisions, prompting conservation efforts that emphasize careful driving and habitat protection to sustain this well-preserved species.

striped shore crab near rocks in a Monterrey County shoreline

Hermit crab using garbage for a home instead of a sea shell in Okinawa, Japan

Red hermit crab on the sand in the beach in Maldives.

A crab tucked in between boards of a pier

Vibrant crab perches on a white branch amidst a lush mangrove forest, showcasing its natural habitat and unique features

A crab hides on the roots of a mangrove tree in Nicaragua. Isla Juan Venado.

red toca crab d ́baixp with vibrant colors

Mealy crab(Thaipotamon chulabhorn)

Malawi, the landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is a country of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and the huge Lake Malawi, whose southern end is within Lake Malawi National Park and several other parks are now habitat for diverse wildlife from colorful fish to the Big Five. Cape Maclear is known for its beach resorts, whilst several islands offer rest and recreation.

Cave Crab

Red crab on a trunk. Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting, usually entirely hidden under the thorax. They live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton and have a single pair of claws.

Pacific Squat lobsters

Close-up view of a blue land crab, Cardisoma guanhumi, under a coconut tree trunk, Caribbean, Panama

Macro Photography. Animal Close up. Macro photo of a Red Hermit crab, Coenobita Rugosus, stuck on a branch. Shot in Macro lens

SPONGE CRAB USING SPONGE FOR CAMOUFLAGE, HAWAII

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