Conservation > Discover > Flora and Fauna > Land Crab
Type: Invertebrate | Status: Not Evaluated | Nativeness: Native
Large, terrestrial crustacean reaching a maximum carapace width of around 12 cm. Occurs in a wide range of colour morphs from pale yellow-orange to deep purple. Adult males often have elongated claws (chelae) and are larger than females on average. Generally nocturnal, preferring to shelter in burrows during the day. Mainly herbivorous, but is an opportunistic scavenger and will occasionally take live prey.
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This Invertebrate can be found in the following locations:
Green Mountain National Park is full of history and natural beauty. Rising to 859m, the mountain is lush and cool compared to the arid lowlands, with many trails for visitors to explore.
North East Bay is one of the three major beaches that are important nesting sites for green turtles. It is also an important spawning beach for the near-endemic land crabs.
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