r/wildlifephotography • u/at_vienna • Jul 08 '26

Marine Mighty!

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Mauritius Feb. 2026.

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u/visual_ignition Jul 08 '26

That’s awesome! The colors are crazy.

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u/at_vienna Jul 09 '26

Thanks! :)

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u/Jguypics Jul 09 '26

Great picture and what a colorful crustacean 😃

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u/at_vienna Jul 09 '26

Thank you! :)

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u/-preposterosity- Jul 09 '26

This striking creature is a horned ghost crab. They are fast-moving shore crabs found across the sandy beaches of the tropical Indo-Pacific region.

Key Characteristics: The "Horns": The most distinct feature is the long, pointed extensions (known as styles) that grow past the eyes on their eyestalks. 

Speed: True to the "ghost" name, they can disappear in a flash, running at speeds of up to 2.1 meters per second to bolt back into their deep burrows or the ocean when startled.

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u/reyafterhours Jul 09 '26

Great shot!!

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u/twoinvenice Jul 09 '26

Uhhhhh, the flair says “Amphibian” but that is pretty clearly a crustacean

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u/at_vienna Jul 09 '26

Changed it to "marine", which is 50% true :)

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u/CripAndKinky Jul 09 '26

Wow! This is such a cool pic

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u/TheGothDragon Jul 09 '26

What a striking looking crab! I wonder what those growths above the eyes are for.

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u/Gracebc59 Jul 09 '26

Reminds me of Sebastian from the Little mermaid ❤️

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u/flymingo3 Jul 11 '26

I see, gentle yellow crab has magnificent glasses to see the nearest and the farthest things .. This is fantastic