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Tufted Ghost Crab

Ocypode cursor

Worldwide: 858 observations

About

Ocypode cursor, the tufted ghost crab, is a species of ghost crab found on sandy beaches along the coasts of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Lagos

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Apr 18, 2026Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, NGObserver: Oluwakemi A-SView observation from Apr 18, 2026 on iNaturalist
Nov 9, 2019Igbologun, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Nov 9, 2019 on iNaturalist