coconut crab

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aldabra_giant_tortoise
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style does not have a shell like other crabs
gptkbp:breathability can breathe air
gptkbp:breeding_season typically during the rainy season
gptkbp:climate adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:climb_rate excellent climbers
gptkbp:collection shells collected for decoration
gptkbp:color varies with environment
can change color when threatened
brown to orange
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:coconut_crab
gptkbp:conservation_efforts efforts to protect habitats
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
gptkbp:cooking_method often grilled or roasted
gptkbp:cultural_events featured in local festivals
gptkbp:cultural_practices featured in local folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance food source in some cultures
gptkbp:diet omnivore
feeds on fruits, nuts, and carrion
gptkbp:distribution widespread in the Pacific and Indian Oceans
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:family Coenobitidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
caught using traps or by hand
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils date back to the Pleistocene
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial environment
found on many tropical islands
islands in the Indo-Pacific region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label coconut crab
gptkbp:hunting_technique forages for food on land
gptkbp:is_used_for uses shells of other crabs
gptkbp:larval_stage zoea
larvae develop in the ocean
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter in length
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:local_economy important for local economies in some areas
gptkbp:local_names known as 'yeti crab' in some regions
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:predators birds, rats, and humans
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest subject of ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Birgus_latro
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:size size varies by location
gptkbp:social_structure generally solitary
gptkbp:species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:symbolism symbol of the islands in some cultures
gptkbp:territorial_behavior territorial
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction for ecotourism
gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight strong claws for cracking coconuts
gptkbp:weight up to 4 kg
gptkbp:wildlife habitat loss and overfishing
threatened by urban development
young crabs are vulnerable to predation