Ghost Crab
Ocypode cordimana
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameOcypode cordimana
Other namesStalk-eyed Crab
SizeUp to 3.5 cm (1.37 in) Carapace
WeightA few grams
FamilyCrustaceans / Ocypodidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal shores amongst intertidal beaches burrowing in the sand
Depth Range0 - 1 m (3.2 ft)
