Cayman’s land crabs under pressure of habitat loss
Rainy season has arrived and when the rains soften the earth, Cayman’s land crabs begin to move.
From burrows beneath sea grape trees, dry forest, limestone and mangrove fringe, they emerge in flashes of white, black, red, yellow and purple, crossing roads and yards in one of the islands’ oldest natural rituals.
For generations, Caymanians have watched, caught and cooked them. Their image is even carried on the CI$10 note. But the crabs are also telling another story; one of shrinking habitat, broken migration routes and an island changing around them. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: May 30, 2026 04:52 PM