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Smooth-handed ghost crab

Ocypode cordimanus

Description:

Body width about 5cm. Box-like body with large grooves for the eyes to fold away. Pale greyish blue without dark markings on the back of the body. Pincers large and downward pointing. Legs very long with pointed tips.

Habitat:

Coral sea island.

Notes:

Only out at night.

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1 Comment

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Moved to Arthropods :-)

lori.tas
Spotted by
lori.tas

QLD, Australia

Spotted on Sep 22, 2013
Submitted on Sep 29, 2013

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