Coconut Crab
Birgus latro
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Birgus latro
Other names
Robber Crab, Palm Thief
Size
Up to 1 m (3.28 ft)
Weight
Up to 4 kg (8.8 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Terrestrial crustaceans living in coconut palm forest in sand or soil burrows & rock crevices
Depth Range
0 m (0 ft)
