Birgus latro

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:coconut_crab
gptkb:Coconut_Crab
gptkbp:adult_plumage megalopa
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:class gptkb:Malacostraca
gptkbp:climb_rate excellent climber
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 100 eggs
gptkbp:coat_of_arms not used for protection
gptkbp:color during molting
varies with environment
brown to grey
depends on diet and environment
gptkbp:command_structure does not use a shell
gptkbp:common_name Coconut crab
gptkbp:composed_of lightweight body
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance food source in some cultures
gptkbp:diet omnivore
fruits, nuts, and carrion
gptkbp:egg_color takes several weeks
gptkbp:family Coenobitidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing
regulated in some countries
gptkbp:foot 10 legs
gptkbp:fossil_record known from the Pleistocene
gptkbp:frequency several times a year
gptkbp:genus Birgus
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
sandy beaches
island environments
from sea level to 200 meters
gptkbp:height up to 6 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Birgus latro
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage open ocean
zoea
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration limited migration
gptkbp:order gptkb:Decapoda
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:range Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:related_species Coenobita
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Birgus_latro
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:strategic_importance harvested for meat
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction in some areas
gptkbp:weight up to 4 kg
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and climate change
efforts ongoing in some regions
young crabs vulnerable to predators