Robber Crab Portrait

Robber Crab Portrait

A close up portrait of a robber crab….....also known as a coconut crab as they crack and eat coconuts!

These are my favourite creatures on the planet! I’m fascinated by all the separate plates which join together to make up a whole crab!

They are basically evolved hermit crabs in that they do not carry shells to protect their abdomen. They are very imposing, massive creatures with a scientific name of Birgus Latro and they can be blue or red in colour! Their leg span can reach around 70cm! The biggest i’ve seen had a body size 1 foot square and i was even lucky enough to see 20 in one small area feasting on a fallen coconut tree!

Despite their size and somewhat menacing appearance, they are gentle and placid creatures who back away when threatened.

Found on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Territories, Australia.

Taken on Canon 5D at f5.6, 1/40th sec, ISO 800, 400mm of 100-400mm lens. As is.

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