Christmas Island Red Crab
Gecarcoidea natalis
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Gecarcoidea natalis
Other names
Red Land Crab
Size
Up to 12 cm (4.72 in) Carapace
Weight
Under .040 kg (.088 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal shores & rainforests living in sand & soil burrows
Depth Range
0 - 1 m (3.2 ft)
