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Coconut Crab

Birgus latro

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Crustacean
  • Oceania

About the Coconut Crab

The Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) is a crustacean found in Oceania. It lives in rainforests and forests.

This crustacean weighs about 4 kg and can live for around 60 years. Its top speed is 1 km/h.

In conservation terms it is listed as Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Birgus latro
Group
Crustacean
Region
Oceania
Habitats
Rainforest, Forest
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
4 kg
Lifespan
60 years
Top speed
1 km/h

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Drew Avery
Changes
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Find the Coconut Crab in Animal Gacha

Open packs, add it to your collection and take it into battle on iOS and Android.