Blue Land Crab
Cardisoma guanhumi
Blue Land Crab
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cardisoma guanhumi, also known as the blue land crab or great land crab. This species is found along the Atlantic coast of the Americas, from Brazil through the Caribbean to the Bahamas. Crabbing is a known outdoor activity in Barbados, with a specific season that aligns with the island's rainy period from June to November. During the dry season, the crabs bury themselves in the ground, similar to the behavior shown in the image.
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cardisoma guanhumi, also known as the blue land crab or great land crab. This species is found along the Atlantic coast of the Americas, from Brazil through the Caribbean to the Bahamas. Crabbing is a known outdoor activity in Barbados, with a specific season that aligns with the island's rainy period from June to November. During the dry season, the crabs bury themselves in the ground, similar to the behavior shown in the image.
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