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Biscayne National Park
Crustaceans
Nature and Science

Giant land crabs can grow to a clawtip-to-clawtip measurement of 12 inches!

The following crustaceans have been documented in Biscayne National Park. They have been sorted here alphabetically by common name. The list is not exhaustive, and documented sightings of species not on this list are welcome. Submit your sightings to the webmaster.



Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus argus
Giant Land Crab, Cardisoma guanhumi
Shovel-nose Slipper Lobster, Scyllarides aequinoctialis
Slipper Lobster, Scyllarides nodifer
Spotted Spiny Lobster, Panulirus guttatus
Giant Hermit Crab, Petrochirus diogenes
Hermit Crab (terrestrial), Coenobita clypeatus
 
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Spiny Lobsters utilize Biscayne National Park for its variety of habitats. Adults such as this one prefer patch reefs, ledges and rocky hardbottoms
A fishing rod and reel await use at sunset.  

Did You Know?
Biscayne National Park offers a FREE educational fishing clinic! Learn more about angling on Biscayne's aquamarine waters, refresh your fish ID skills, get updates on regulations and why they're important, and learn about choosing and maintaining tackle and gear from long-time local fishing guides.
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Last Updated: July 27, 2008 at 14:23 EST