The biggest threat to the red crabs on Christmas Island is the influx of asylum seekers moving to the island. The second biggest threat comes from ants. They spray poison in the eyes of the crabs and then eat them.
there are 120 million red crabs in christmas island during mating season the number doubles
Christmas Island
only at easter
Christmas Island, an outer territory of Australia, is famous for its red crabs.
This is Christmas Island, an outer territory of Australia.
The biggest threat for brittle stars is habitat destruction caused by activities such as bottom trawling, dredging, and pollution. These activities can disrupt their environment, destroy their food sources, and impact their ability to reproduce and thrive.
Red crabs, specifically the iconic Christmas Island red crabs, have a lifespan of about 30 years in the wild. They reach maturity at around 5 to 7 years of age. Factors such as environmental conditions and predation can influence their longevity.
Crabs live from the bottom of the oceanic trenches to the top of the inter-tidal zone, to some cases of land Crabs such as on Christmas island. The highest concentration of crabs corresponds to the highest concentration of available food which is at the mid-tidal zone.
They are edible and they are delicious. Local gov't of Christmas Island discourages killing/eating of them, but they are perfectly good and safe source of food.
2-5 years
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