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Coconut Crab

Birgus latro

Classification

The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest living terrestrial arthropod, with a weight up to 4. 1 kg (9 lb).

Distribution

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