Ryan Photographic - Grapsidae - Shore crabs
Family Grapsidae
Since I first posted photos of this family on the web there have been many changes and rearrangements.
Grapsids are shore crabs and inhabit the intertidal where they scavenge for food. They are extremely adept at jumping and running over rock surfaces. This gives one north and central America representative the delightful common name of "Sally Lightfoot".
Cyclograpsus lavauxi, Smooth shore crab
Cyclograpsus lavauxi, Smooth shore crab, Somes Island, Wellington, New Zealand IMG_0050
Geograpsus crinipes Brown land crab
Geograpsus crinipes Brown land crab, dorsal, Lavena, Taveuni, Fiji
Geograpsus crinipes Brown land crab, Lavena, Taveuni, Fiji
Grapsus albolineata Swift-footed rock crab
 Taveuni IMG_1099 med res.jpg)
Grapsus albolineata swift-footed rock crab, Taveuni, Fiji IMG_1099
Grapsus albolineata, Kadavu, Fiji. This is presumed to be another specimen of the swift-footed rock crab, whether they can change their color to match their surroundings doesn't seem to have been researched ... on further examination I don't think this is G. albolineata - any ID would be welcomed.
Hemigrapsus sexdentatus, Common rock crab
Hemigrapsus sexdentatus, Common rock crab, Somes Island, New Zealand IMG_0086
Hemigrapsus sexdentatus, Common rock crab, Somes Island, New Zealand IMG_0131
Hemigrapsus sexdentatus, Common rock crab female with eggs, Somes Island, New Zealand IMG_0089
Hemigrapsus sexdentatus, Common rock crab, female with eggs Somes Island, New Zealand IMG_0091