Invertebrates > Crabs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Devil Vampire CrabScientific Name: Geosesarma hagenCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrabsSize: Carapace width: 0.5–0.7 in (12–18 mm); Leg span: 1.5–2.0 in (3.8–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.2 oz (3–6 g)Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wildDiet:...
Invertebrates > Crabs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tasmanian Giant CrabScientific Name: Pseudocarcinus gigasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrabsSize: Carapace width: up to 18 in (46 cm); Claw span reaches over 3.0 ft (1.0 m)Weight: 15–30 lb (7–13.6 kg); verified record specimen reached 39...
Invertebrates > Crabs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Christmas Island Red CrabScientific Name: Gecarcoidea natalisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrabsSize: Carapace width up to 12 cm (4.7 in); claw span up to 25 cm (9.8 in)Weight: 250 to 500 g (8.8 to 17.6 oz)Lifespan: 20 to 30 years in the...
Invertebrates > Crabs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue Land CrabScientific Name: Cardisoma guanhumiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrabsSize: Carapace width 11 to 15 cm (4.3 to 5.9 in); claw span up to 30 cm (12 in)Weight: 400 to 800 g (0.88 to 1.76 lb)Lifespan: 10 to 13 years in the...
