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Burrows have one opening and can reach four feet in length. These crabs burrow along the beach from just above the high tide line to behind the first line of dunes. Ghost crabs may go to the surf to wet their gills but will drown if kept submerged. Ghost Crab Eco Tours, Astronomy Nights & Scavenger Hunt packages We are an ecotourism company based on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Interesting Facts: Ocypode means swift-footed. Atlantic Ghost Crab, Ocypode quadrata The Atlantic Ghost Crab, Ocypode quadrata, is a member of the Ocypodidae Family of ghost crabs and fiddler crabs.Globally there are currently 20 known ghost crabs. Larvae go through several planktonic stages before metamorphosizing into the adult form. Ghost crabs are small, nocturnal predators that live on beaches all over the world. However, they are still considered a low-risk food for humans. Although ghost crabs are edible, they do not have as much meat as blue crabs.
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They feed on decomposing animal and plant matter, but their diet includes the meat of turtle hatchlings. However, they are sometimes considered a nuisance by beachgoers due to their tendency to steal food and property. Unlike blue crabs, ghost crabs do not carry any toxins and are edible. Females carry the eggs on their abdomens and then release them into the surf. Ghost crabs play an essential role in the ecosystem of many coastal areas, and their population is generally healthy. Size: Can reach two inches in carapace (shell) width.įood: Predators and scavengers feed on clams, mole crabs, and sea turtle eggs and hatchlings.īreeding: Mate throughout the year.
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Habitat: Above the intertidal zone on sandy beaches.ĭescription: A pale, sand-colored crab with white claws and a square shell. Younger crabs burrow closer to the water and are darker in color, whereas older crabs burrow higher up on the beach and are lighter in color. Range/Geographical Distribution: From Delaware through the Caribbean south to Brazil. Unlike blue crabs, I don’t recommend eating the Atlantic Ghost Crab (unless you’re a bird or raccoon).
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