Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

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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

DavidDedenczuk wrote:

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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Crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura)

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