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Coconut Crab
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.

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