Goniopsis pulchra

• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

• Crustaceans (Subphylum Crustacea)

• Typical Crustaceans (Superclass Multicrustacea)

• Malacostracans (Class Malacostraca)

• Decapods, Isopods, and Allies (Subclass Eumalacostraca)

• Decapods and Krill (Superorder Eucarida)

• Decapods (Order Decapoda)

• Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Allies (Suborder Pleocyemata)

The Racer Mangrove Crab (Goniopsis pulchra) is a swift and visually striking species commonly found in mangrove forests in parts of Central and South America. Known for its agility, this crab moves quickly across muddy mangrove roots and sediment, helping it escape predators and forage efficiently. Goniopsis pulchra has a distinctive appearance, often displaying a vibrant reddish or purplish carapace with contrasting markings, which makes it stand out among other mangrove crabs. It is an omnivore, feeding on a varied diet of mangrove leaves, algae, detritus, and small animals.