Tufted Ghost Crab
Ocypode cursor
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 4.6 cm
On warm sandy beaches it digs deep burrows above the high water line and emerges after dark to scavenge. The tufted ghost crab eats animal carcasses, scraps of stranded food and bits of plant matter, and its pale sandy shell spans only a few centimetres across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Ocypodidae › Ocypode
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107464.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tufted Ghost Crab live?
- The Tufted Ghost Crab (Ocypode cursor) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Tufted Ghost Crab get?
- The Tufted Ghost Crab grows to about 4.6 cm.