Red Rock Crab in Galapagos Islands 2024-2025
Sally Lightfoot crabs known for their apparent ability to ‘walk on water’, and springtime sees hundreds of them scuttling along the seashore
Best time: December–April
With their bright red and orange shells standing in stark contrast to their black lava rock habitats, the Red Rock Crab (or Sally Lightfoot Crab) is one of Galapagos’ most startling and agile sea creatures, known for their apparent ability to ‘walk on water’, and springtime sees hundreds of them scuttling along the seashore.
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Authors: Olena Basarab
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