Ghost Crab Facts: the Crabs in Holes on Beaches | Animal Fact Files

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The ghost crab likely got it's name from it's ghostly appearance, though it could be that they're nocturnal! They are approximately 20 classified ghost crab species living around the world. They burrow in sand though they do require moisture to survive, so they're often found on beaches. If you've seen holes in beach sands, these crabs are the likely culprits! This video focus on ghost crab facts. Let us know what you think of this Animal Fact Files video in the comments!
Scientific Name: Genus - Ocypode
Range: tropical and subtropical regions year round
Size: up to two inches (5cm) in length as adults
Diet: detritus, other crabs, clams, as well as sea turtle eggs
Lifespan: 2-3 years on average
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Ghost Crab NAME 0:00
Ghost Crab RANGE 0:16
Ghost Crab HABITAT 0:35
Ghost Crab BEHAVIOR 0:47
Ghost Crab DIET 1:08
Ghost Crab PREDATORS 1:28
Ghost Crab APPEARANCE 1:40
Ghost Crab SIZE 2:07
Ghost Crab LEGS 2:21
Ghost Crab MALE vs FEMALE 2:39
Ghost Crab LIFE CYCLE 2:49
Thanks / Outro 3:08
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@AnimalFactFiles 2 года назад

Have you ever seen a ghost crab on the beach? Maybe you've seen evidence of them by checking out their sandy burrows? What do you think of these cool crustaceans??

@MimZik06 2 года назад

Nope

@al_7365 2 года назад

I need to eat crab with lasagna

@3456yuhhhjjijZia 2 года назад

@@MimZik06 66

@stevieadams2157 2 года назад

They’re pretty cool.. But I wouldn’t wanna get pinched by one that’s for sure lol..

@stevieadams2157 2 года назад

Can you do a White Arctic Fox video?? Or a wolf video?? Please please!!!!!😊

@GoodOneLULE 2 года назад

I recognize those mr krabs eyes anywhere

@andreapatane4204 Год назад

LOL, that’s a horned ghost crab.

@angelatillis7660 3 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂

@jossamar 2 года назад

I used to go out with my father at night and watch them travel around. :) Ghost crabs are so interesting! Great childhood memories.

@jeffreybrewer8649 2 года назад

Great video. Would be great to see a picture of one of these guys next to some common object (quarter, pen, banana) for size comparison

@eunaekim9216 2 года назад

Having lived in Florida for pretty much all my life, beach fauna are a fascinating topic for me!

@AnimalFactFiles 2 года назад

I loved in Florida as a kid and wanted to be a marine biologist!

@bobthebuilder6521 2 года назад

Growing up in Hawaii we call them sand crabs. I was curious if there's a reason that the large ones tend to go into the water at night? It seemed at all times during the year you could see all the big crabs going into the water. The only thing I can think of is that they're trying to feed on "Sand Turtles" or what I think you guys call "Sand Fleas".

@jadenl629 Год назад

I've seen these crabs before!🤯 Thanks for the video and keep up the awesome work AFF!🥰

@MimZik06 2 года назад

They cute

@beetlejuice2344 2 года назад

Nice video Here are some suggestions Sloth facts Chicken facts Conure Parrot facts Brown recluse facts Cape Buffalo facts Pilot whales facts Dwarf killer whales facts Pig/wild boar facts Coyote facts Beluga facts T-rex Facts

@badartgallery9322 2 года назад

New favorite channel. Bam!

@Col28 2 года назад

Cool guys! I don't think I've ever seen a ghost crab in the wild. Thanks for the video!

@human_isomer 2 года назад

I think, crabs are among the most underestimated "critters" on this planet.

@maskedbandit_champion 2 года назад

Great video

@user-ho2pf5mj5g 4 месяца назад

...don't fall in a hole. WOW words of wisdom

@williampulfer-melville8536 Год назад

I believe the ghost crab may have served as inspiration for Sebastian's design in the live action remake of The Little Mermaid

@keith2196 2 года назад

One of my favorite crabs and therefore one of my favorite animals :) I have never seen one but I would love to!

@AnimalFactFiles 2 года назад

Time to go to the beach!

@Bolt99K 2 года назад

I HIGHLY recommend a trip to the outer banks, at night the beach is literally covered in hundreds of thousands of ghost crabs. Their numbers can get so high that it’s difficult to drive at night near the beach because theres so many in the road. Its pretty amazing

@MovieManiac736 2 года назад

Ate best burger ever at his place. Recomended. 10/10

@maenad1231 Год назад

I like the Atlantic Ghost Crabs the most because they’re so cute! 2:40 is so awww 😍

@asianseaanimals 10 месяцев назад

The crab is awesome

@gypsygirl0715 3 месяца назад

I never thought he was a ghost crab! I thought Mr krabs was a stone crab!

@Mohammed_aldari3 2 года назад

Very interested 👌 😊

@cjlincoln8289 3 месяца назад

My favorite animal

@user-sl1bt6qh6d 2 года назад

Can you do a video on ragworm please? (Nereididae/clam worms)

@TheLunarMan Год назад

I vacationed to the Outer Banks for a couple of weeks last summer and these little guys were EVERYWHERE on the beaches at night.

@pikminfan6778 2 года назад

Can you make a video on the common cuckoo?

@t-rexstudioproductions781 Месяц назад

The Red horned Ghost Crab is what mr krabs Species is based on

@ttun100 2 года назад

I've always known them as fiddler crabs.

@susannah818 Год назад

My dog sticks his snout in these crab holes and sometimes digs at the holes, covering them up with sand. Is he hurting the crabs by doing this or can they dig themselves out?? 😢

@angelisanpedro4569 6 дней назад

yes only adults at night

@a1marine105 2 года назад

I seen a ghost crab at my grandpa's wedding before I remember seeing a hole and putting a stick down it and seen a crab run out it was weird but funny Noone was hurt and the grab found another hole I like these guys

@charlesbennett7484 2 года назад

🦀

@erstwhilegrubstake 2 года назад

How can you not like a creature with retractable eye stalks?

@faefiercevulpine6990 Год назад

Now i know damn well they get bigger than two inches, what 😂

@andreapatane4204 Год назад

Ghost crabs are interesting animals that live on beaches and in the ocean at the same time. They’re not ghosts at all. In fact, they’re types of crab in nature.