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Cardisoma guanhumi
In its juvenile form, the crab is a dark brown, purple, or orange in color. As an adult, it is a bluish-gray color. Females sometimes appear light gray or white. One claw is larger than the other and the walking legs are sparsely hairy.
I found this crab scurrying about in the woods, near a body of water. They live inside holes or burrows.
Spotted on Jan 27, 2012
Submitted on Jan 27, 2012
11 Comments
Florida is awesome oxyjack and thank you for your compliment! I am always amazed at the variety of critters I see, just in my yard!! :)
How cool is that? I have to see Florida someday, you guys have the coolest critters.
Thanks, Mary! He didn't want anything to do with me that is for sure!
Wonderful spotting. Love watching these guys scurry about - and then dart into their holes when someone (or something) approaches. Nice captures.
Thank you very much, Ismael!
My pleasure
Very cool!
Thank you cormoros75!!
Great photos
Thank you Mr. Frazier,I really appreciate your help!! :)
Moved to arthropods :-)