Sally Lightfoot Crab – Colors of the Shore
Captured near Bachas Beach on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Archipelago (0°24′7.15″ S, 90°17′8″ W), this bright Sally Lightfoot crab was vividly visible against the pale sand. Known for their swift, dance-like motions, these crabs are frequently seen along the rocky shores of the islands. Their striking red, orange, and blue hues make them some of the most eye-catching coastal creatures in the Galápagos. Sally Lightfoot crabs feed on algae and detritus, helping clean the intertidal area. Despite their beauty, they are hardy survivors—nimble climbers capable of jumping between rocks as waves crash around them.
Sally Lightfoot Crab – Colors of the Shore
Captured near Bachas Beach on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Archipelago (0°24′7.15″ S, 90°17′8″ W), this bright Sally Lightfoot crab was vividly visible against the pale sand. Known for their swift, dance-like motions, these crabs are frequently seen along the rocky shores of the islands. Their striking red, orange, and blue hues make them some of the most eye-catching coastal creatures in the Galápagos. Sally Lightfoot crabs feed on algae and detritus, helping clean the intertidal area. Despite their beauty, they are hardy survivors—nimble climbers capable of jumping between rocks as waves crash around them.