Species Data
Common Name
Sally lightfoot crab
Scientific Name
Grapsus grapsus
Spanish Name
Zayapa
Conservation Status
Unknown
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Native
Size
Up to 20 cm across
Average Lifespan
Up to 10 years
Predators
Galapagos lava herons, octopi, tuna and introduced cats
Food
Omnivore (algae, dead animals, other Sally lightfoot crabs)
Animal Class
Crustacean
Species Overview
These brightly coloured crabs are a common sight in the intertidal zone. They are both predators and scavengers and often gather together in large groups on the shoreline
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