Horn-eyed ghost crab


Photographed by: Chuen

The horned ghost crab or horn-eyed ghost crab, scientific name Ocypode ceratophthalmus is abundant on Cousin Island. They can be found in multiple shades of green to white. Find out more:


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Cousin Island Wildlife is a blog about the nature and ecosystem on the Cousin Island, Seychelles. Most of the posts are based on my personal experience living there for my first field season on the island. The interactions I had with nature were out of this world and the guardians of the island were incredibly friendly and helpful. 
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