Gecarcinus quadratus
| Gecarcinus quadratus | |
|---|---|
| On Parida Island, Panama | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Gecarcinidae |
| Genus: | Gecarcinus |
| Species: | G. quadratus
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| Binomial name | |
| Gecarcinus quadratus De Saussure, 1853
| |
Gecarcinus quadratus is a semi-terrestrial land crab from the family Gecarcinde. Originally thought to be a subspecies of Gecarcinus lateralis, they are now recognized as separate species.
They are found in various locations across the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the central America's.
Their unique colouration of oranges, yellows, purples, and black are one of the most notable features of G. quadratus, as well as the prominent markings along its carapace that help distinguish it from other crabs, specifically Gecarcinus lateralis. Usually ranging in sizes from around 2.7 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches), females and males have varying carapace lengths and widths, as well as other distinguishable traits.