Horn-eyed Ghost Crab ( Ocypode ceratophthalmus )
The horn-eyed sand crab is named after the extended horn-like protrusions at the end of its eyes.
The horn-eyed sand crab is a typical social animal. Each horn-eyed sand crab has different functions and roles in its huge family. In terms of function, there are horn-eyed sand crabs that are responsible for foraging, and there are those responsible for Sentinels, informants, etc.
The horn-eyed sand crab is a species of the genus Sand Crab in the family Sand Crabidae and is known as the fastest invertebrate on land. The distance it walks per second is about 100 times its own body length, which is roughly 3.5 meters. Not only is it excellent among crabs, its speed is also unreachable by many vertebrates.
Back armor size: about 3cm
Adult size: about 4cm
Food: small insects, small fish, shrimps and algae
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