Sally Lightfood Crab (Shore Crab)
Sally Lightfood Crab (Shore Crab)

The Sally Lightfood Crab has a flat body that is wider than long. Young animals are black with white or beige dots. It is usually found in large groups. It is active during the day, at low tide, and then dig out algae that are outside the water. At high tide and at night the Sally Lightfood Crab stays above sea level and is inactive.

Location: Jandia, Fuerteventura

Photographer: Dave Saunders

Sally Lightfood Crab (Shore Crab)

The Sally Lightfood Crab has a flat body that is wider than long. Young animals are black with white or beige dots. It is usually found in large groups. It is active during the day, at low tide, and then dig out algae that are outside the water. At high tide and at night the Sally Lightfood Crab stays above sea level and is inactive.

Location: Jandia, Fuerteventura

Photographer: Dave Saunders