description Blue Land Crab Overview
The blue land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) is a large, primarily terrestrial crab native to tropical and subtropical Atlantic coasts of the Americas, including the Caribbean. Adults inhabit burrows in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and nearby lowlands, but females return to salt water to release their eggs. Its coloration varies with age and sex, ranging from bluish gray to brown, and the species is harvested for food in parts of its range.
help Blue Land Crab FAQ
Where does the blue land crab live?
The blue land crab, Cardisoma guanhumi, lives mainly on land in tropical and subtropical Atlantic regions of the Americas. Adults use burrows in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and nearby lowlands.
Does the blue land crab need the sea to reproduce?
Although adults spend much of their lives on land, females return to salt water to release their eggs. This link to the sea is why coastal habitat remains important to the species.
What is the scientific name of the blue land crab?
Its scientific name is Cardisoma guanhumi. It is a large terrestrial crab found around the Caribbean and other Atlantic coasts of the Americas.
Is the blue land crab a freshwater crab?
No. It is primarily terrestrial, but it depends on coastal salt water during reproduction. Its burrows are usually near wetlands, mangroves, or low-lying coastal areas.
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