Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) Puerto Egas James Bay Santiago Galapagos Islands Ecuador Central America Pacific Ocean


The Sally Lightfoot Crab, Grapsus grapsus, is scarlet red and orange on top and has a white underside. It can grow to 20 cm across. It is a predator and scavenger. The name derives from its ability to move from rock to rock giving the impression of walking on water.


Size: 5120px × 3401px
Location: Puerto Egas, James Bay, Santiago, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Photo credit: © Krystyna Szulecka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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