Data Deficient
Coconut Crab
Birgus latro
The coconut crab is the world's largest land-living arthropod, found on tropical islands where it forages at night.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Coastal forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
40-60 years
Size
Leg span up to 1 m
Scientific Name
Birgus latro
About Coconut Crab
The coconut crab is the world's largest land-living arthropod, found on tropical islands where it forages at night.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with coastal forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 40-60 years, a size of Leg span up to 1 m, a conservation status of Data Deficient.
Fun Fact
Its powerful claws can crack open tough fruits and shells.
Where Coconut Crab Lives
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