One of the most colourful creatures of the Galapagos Islands and Pacific Ocean coastlines of the Americas!
You see these red, orange, yellow and white crabs almost everywhere in the Galapagos. On remote coasts, clinging to lava rocks on beaches and walking along docks in the few villages of the islands.
Everyone in the Galapagos islands seems to call them Sally Lightfoot crabs, supposedly named after a beautiful dancer from a sailors legend. They are also known as Red Rock crabs…but their official name actually sounds the coolest: Grapsus grapsus.
Awesome shot! I would love to visit the Galapagos one day
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Thanks Lorenzo…if you’re a fan of wildlife, the Galapagos is easily a top ten destination!
Some vibrant color on that crab…
Thanks…they make pretty easy subjects, great little creatures!
I love how well the color was captured in this shot! The Galapagos is a must see place for the wife and I. This just adds to the desire 🙂
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Kenin, the Galapagos is a special place. It’s also the first international destination I’ve ever returned to! I do some work with some great people in the Galapagos if you’re interested in heading there any time soon!