Blackback Land Crab
Gecarcinus lateralis
Blackback Land Crab
Gecarcinus lateralis
Gecarcinus lateralis, also known by the common names blackback land crab, Bermuda land crab, red land crab.
As suggested by the name blackback land crab, it has a large blackish spot, which, although the exact shape is variable, covers a large part of the central carapace (back). The legs, claws and outer sections of the carapace are reddish, orange or whitish. The carapace may reach a width of up to 11 centimetres (4.3 in).
Gecarcinus lateralis
Gecarcinus lateralis, also known by the common names blackback land crab, Bermuda land crab, red land crab.
As suggested by the name blackback land crab, it has a large blackish spot, which, although the exact shape is variable, covers a large part of the central carapace (back). The legs, claws and outer sections of the carapace are reddish, orange or whitish. The carapace may reach a width of up to 11 centimetres (4.3 in).
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