September 28, 2012

Coenobita Cavipes - Land Hermit Crab



Coenobita Cavipes
Concave Land Hermit Crab






Fast Facts:

  • Can be found in Indo-Pacific region, and eastern part of Africa to Philippines, Polynesia, Japan, Taiwan, Micronesia, Malaya, and China
  • Body color is usually brown or dark brown
  • Has light-colored spots on their legs and claws
  • Has elongated eyes
  • Size is usually small to medium-sized
  • Goes to the beach area for breeding
  • Lives in inland area of the woods or forest
  • Fruit-based diet, omnivores in nature
  • Prefers Achatina fulica as shell



Info and Photo credit: www.tonycoenobita.com