Mictyris longicarpus

Soldier Crab at Tuross Head, NSW

Mictyris longicarpus at Tuross Head, NSW - 12 Feb 2023
Mictyris longicarpus at Tuross Head, NSW - 12 Feb 2023
Mictyris longicarpus at Tuross Head, NSW - 12 Feb 2023
Mictyris longicarpus at Tuross Head, NSW - 12 Feb 2023
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Mictyris longicarpus 13 Feb 2023 michaelb
Mictyris longicarpus 13 Feb 2023 Jennyncmg
Unidentified 12 Feb 2023 HelenCross

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Just wondering if these are the shells/skins of soldier crabs?

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Jennyncmg wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Looks like some bird had a lovely feed of soldier crabs
HelenCross wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
I haven't seen any since I was a child at Lavender Bay (which we called "Crab Beach" on account of all the soldier crabs in the 70's!), Tuross. Would love to see some!

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  • 12 Feb 2023 09:48 AM Recorded on
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