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Sally Lightfoot Crab, Red Rock Crab

Grapsus grapsus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

The Sally lightfoot crab's carapace varies in color from red to mottled dark red and pale green, and is up to about 3-5/8 inches across. It may be speckled with light dots.

The Sally lightfoot crab's pincers are black with red patches and cream-colored tip. Underneath, it is a pale green or bluish color. It has broad, flat walking legs.

Habitat:

Driftwood in splash zone on Tom Owens Caye on Belize Barrier Reef.

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Grapsus grapsus

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Comments (7)
joanbstanley
I ran across several of these crabs on the island, gatorfellows, but this one was by far the most colorful and photogenic.
joanbstanley
Thank you, Gilma Jeannette and alicelongmartin.
Ingrid3
I love your use of habitat perspective, you can really get a sense of where the little guy was hanging out!

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PublishedOctober 24, 2013

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