Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)


Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

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Clarel wrote:
22 Apr 2025
That’s nice to know, thanks. :)

Leptograpsus variegatus
Jennyncmg wrote:
22 Apr 2025
This is a moult of a female judging by the empty eyes (indicating a moult) and the wide abdominal f;lap which females have to hold their eggs

Leptograpsus variegatus
Jennyncmg wrote:
31 Mar 2025
I.m guessing Leptograpsus variegatus because the claws look to be partially purple colour

Leptograpsus variegatus
24 Mar 2025
thanks Jenny. that's an amazing distance inland.

Ocypode cordimana
Jennyncmg wrote:
24 Mar 2025
As I cant see the eyestalks properly this is a guess based on the fact that the ghost crabs are this colour and their tunnels can go well inland by 100m or so.

Ocypode cordimana
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