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Horn-eyed ghost crab

Ocypode ceratophtalmus

Photo by NicoleB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This fellow was buried halfway in the sand.
I got pretty close with the camera and he didn't move.
He either played dead, or he was dead.

Habitat:

Beach / sand

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (11)

Love the first pic. It's seems like I could reach out and feel the texture of the crab. Great shot!
Thanks all :-) I am still wondering if he was alive and just played dead for that big predator?
See those amazing eyes...!!
Sure looks like one (couldn't find really that much Info at first glance, weird, need to keep looking). Thanks!
Looks a lot like a Horn-eyed Ghost Crab

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