Cardisoma guanhumi

Cardisoma guanhumi, also known as the great land crab, is a terrestrial crab belonging to the family Gecarcinidae. These crabs are typically square-bodied and are found in tropical and subtropical regions, including the southern United States, West Indies, and Brazil.12

While they are primarily land-dwellers, living in deep burrows or open fields and woods, adult land crabs do return to the sea to breed. They are omnivorous, feeding on both plant and animal matter. Cardisoma guanhumi can travel inland for several miles and can weigh up to half a kilogram, with a carapace measuring about 11 cm across. They are also known by other names such as guanhumi, juey, tourlourou, and white land crab.12