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The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod known, with a weight of up to 4.1 kg (9 lb).
What is a coconut crab? A gigantic crustacean with well-muscled claws which feeds on rotting fruit and flesh. Jules Howard. Like tiny acorns turning into giant oaks, the coconut crab – the world’s largest land-living arthropod – has a humble start to life.
Coconut crabs are the largest terrestrial invertebrate and come with incredible strength behind them too. They’re different from their marine relatives in several significant ways, not least of which is their ability to breathe air and function in three dimensions.
The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod known, with a weight of up to 4.1 kg (9 lb).
Coconut crab, a giant terrestrial species, offers a unique taste similar to crab and lobster, making it a prized delicacy rich in protein, Omega-3, and low in fat, with a tender, creamy texture ideal for a special dining experience.
The coconut crab, Birgus latro, is a crustacean related to hermit crabs. The juveniles live in sea-snail (gastropod) shells but the adults live without shells and grow to large sizes on land. The coconut crab is one the largest of all crabs and reaches weights of over 4 kg (with some reports of weights up to 14 kg).
7 Μαΐ 2024 · Coconut crab climbs a tree trunk at the San Diego Zoo. Coconut crabs use their strong pointed legs to scale large trees. More commonly, they're found on the ground or in their burrows.
