description Horned Ghost Crab Overview
The horned ghost crab is Ocypode ceratophthalmus, a ghost crab found on sandy shores across much of the Indo-Pacific. Adults have eyestalks that extend beyond the eyes into pointed projections, producing the horn-like feature reflected in the common name; juveniles may have shorter or absent projections. It is adapted to intertidal beach environments and is chiefly active at night, when it forages and moves between burrows.
help Horned Ghost Crab FAQ
What is the scientific name of the horned ghost crab?
The horned ghost crab is Ocypode ceratophthalmus. It is a ghost crab found on sandy shores across much of the Indo-Pacific.
Why does the horned ghost crab have horns?
Its eyestalks extend beyond the eyes into pointed projections, creating the horn-like feature behind its common name. Juveniles may have shorter projections than adults.
Where does the horned ghost crab live?
It lives on sandy shores across much of the Indo-Pacific. Ghost crabs are adapted to beaches and commonly shelter in burrows above the waterline.
Do young horned ghost crabs have the same horns as adults?
Not always, because juveniles may have short eyestalk projections. The extended pointed projections become the most striking feature in adults.
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