ghost crabs @ tanah merah

Ghost crabs are probably the fastest running crabs on our shores (which is why they are called 'ghost' crabs as they are hard to observe due to their speed). However, these crabs also can stay very still or 'frozen'. The clip shows 2 crabs which decided to keep still. One of them had recently caught a prawn and was in the process of consuming it.

read more about ghost crabs :

http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/ocypodoidea/ocypode.htm

Ghost Crab @ Changi 24Jan2010

Ghost Crab @ Changi from BeachBum on Vimeo.

This ghost crab was seen foraging in broad daylight which is a bit unusual for this species as they are most commonly encountered at night.

The short clip shows the crab's ability to 'disappear' in a burst of speed, hence it's name.

Learn more about this fascinating species here:
http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/ocypodoidea/ceratophthalmus.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_crab