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Smooth handed ghost crab

Ocypode cordimanus

Description:

This specie of ghost crab has a greyish and brownish color and can be found under the sand. They are easy to find in beaches. A characteristic that they have is having a dominant claw which common for males.

Habitat:

Tropical beaches, and sandy shores

Notes:

I have little knowledge of handling a crab. In the 2nd image, you can see that I am being pinched by the crab. Ouch!

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TajSALDO
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TajSALDO

La Union, Philippines

Spotted on Jul 17, 2018
Submitted on Jul 29, 2018

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