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ghost crab

Ocypode pallidula

Photo by EmilieChich
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Field Notes

Notes:

These tiny crabs, same colour as the sand, are very common and run in all directions when you walk on the beach on any of the islands in the Andaman sea and the bay of Phang Nga. They are incredibly fast!

Any ID?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
EmilieChich
Thanks to your lead, Mona, I think I found the right species.
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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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