Distinguishing Characteristics |
Carapace oval narrowing posteriorly, widest anteriorly, globular, smooth with fine ridge on sides and anteriorly; color dark brown, purple or orange in juveniles, bluish gray in adult males, gray or white in adult females; one claw larger than the other; last legs regular, not flattened; medium to large crab; lives in burrows on land. |
Similar Species |
The only other land crab in Texas, the blackback land crab, has a dark brown spot covering most of the dorsal carapace and the rest of the crab is reddish, orange, or white. |
Habitat |
Mostly terrestrial, burrows close to water sources (bay or groundwater) |
Maximum Size |
15 cm (6 in) carapace width |
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