It’s A Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab!

Atlantic sand fiddler crabs grow to approximately 1 inch carapace length. Males are easily differentiated from females in that females have chelae (claws) of equal size, while males have unequal claws, one being greatly enlarged as shown in the photo above. Carapace is somewhat rectangular, and is white to gray or tan in color. The center of the carapace is marked with a bright patch of pink or purple, and the sides are mottled in shades of gray or brown. Legs are typically orange nearest the body, with outer segments being brown or gray in color. Chelae are generally white or light colored, with the upper segments of the limb shaded in orange. The frontal surfaces of the enlarged male claw are marked with many small tubercles, larger ones along the upper surface, and smaller ones toward the bottom. The inner palm of the enlarged claw lacks tubercles, a feature which can be used in distinguishing sand fiddlers from other species. Habitat: Atlantic sand fiddler crabs are the most common crabs in th