Coconut crab | |
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Conservation status | |
Scientific classification | |
Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Birgus |
Species: | Template:Taxonomy/BirgusB. latro |
Binomial name | |
Birgus latro | |
Coconut crabs live on most coasts in the blue area; red points are primary and yellow points secondary places of settlement | |
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The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a large edible land crab related to the hermit crab. Coconut crabs are found in the tropical parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Although they are named the Coconut crab, they don't eat coconuts that often. They mainly eat fruits and nuts. Coconut crabs can climb trees. Coconut crab meat has been considered a local delicacy. Coconut crabs are extremely high priced in the national food market. They can live up to 120 years. view more...