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Horn-eyed ghost crab

Ocypode ceratophtalmus

Photo by NicoleB
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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

Reference Links:

Mick's marine biology: Horn-eyed ghost crabs (Ocypode ceratophtalmus) of Koh Ya…

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Comments (11)
Renata3
Love the first pic. It's seems like I could reach out and feel the texture of the crab. Great shot!
NicoleB
Thanks all :-) I am still wondering if he was alive and just played dead for that big predator?
Ashish
See those amazing eyes...!!
NicoleB
Sure looks like one (couldn't find really that much Info at first glance, weird, need to keep looking). Thanks!
peter
Looks a lot like a Horn-eyed Ghost Crab

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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