Ghost crabs are semiterrestrial crabs of the subfamily Ocypodinae. They are common shore crabs in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, inhabiting deep burrows in the intertidal zone. They are generalist scavengers and predators of small animals.

What Is a Ghost Crab? It is a type of crab of genus Ocypoda that can be seen crawling along sandy shores in many parts of the US and Brazil. As expected, it is a member of the Decapod species.

2024年10月3日 · Ghost crabs (family: Ocypodidae), often referred to as sand crabs, are small, burrowing crustaceans that inhabit coastal beaches worldwide. Named for their pale, sand-like appearance and quick, darting movements, they are a common sight on sandy shores and play a crucial role in the beach ecosystem.

ghost crab, (genus Ocypode), any of approximately 20 species of shore crabs (order Decapoda of the class Crustacea). O. quadratus, the beach crabs noted for their running speed, occur on dry sand above the high-tide mark on the western Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Brazil.

2020年4月17日 · Ghost crabs, Ocypode quadrata, never miss a day at the beach. Keen eyed visitors to Gulf Islands beaches will delight to watch these quick crustaceans dart in and out of the many crab holes near the water’s edge. Ghost crabs are the fastest land crabs in the world!

2016年9月21日 · Ghost crabs, also called Sand crabs, are so named because of their ability to blend into the sandy beaches and dunes in which they live. Six strong legs are capable of carrying Ghost crabs along at speeds up to 10 mph, allowing them to disappear quickly from sight (yet another reason for the name).

The Atlantic ghost crab, Ocypode quadrata, is a species of ghost crab. It is a common species along the Atlantic coast of the United States , where it is the only species of ghost crab; [ 2 ] its range of distribution extends from its northernmost reach on beaches in Westport, Massachusetts , south along the coasts of the tropical Western ...

2024年5月27日 · Ghost crabs, also called sand crabs, are known for their boxy shape, sometimes horned eyestalks, and uneven claw size. Although they use eight of their ten legs to walk normally, they only use their first and second pairs of legs when they need to move quickly.

Ghost crabs inhabit tropical and subtropical areas and can be found on both oceanic and more protected estuarine beaches. They are found on the supralittoral zone (the area above the spring high tide line) of sand beaches, from the water line up to the dunes.