Purple land crab
A species of Land crab, Also known as Red land crab Scientific name : Gecarcinus ruricola Genus : Land crab
Purple land crab, A species of Land crab
Also known as:
Red land crab
Botanical name: Gecarcinus ruricola
Genus: Land crab
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Found mostly only on the islands of the Caribbean, purple land crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) is notable as the crab species that you are most likely to see far away from the sea. It is often seen by beachcombers or everyday people; it will not hesitate to venture significant distances. However, this species is largely nocturnal to prevent the sun from drying out its shell.
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Land crabs Genus
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Purple land crab 
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