An egg-bearing female of Johngarthia lagostoma on the beach on Trindade Island
An egg-bearing female of Johngarthia lagostoma on the beach on Trindade Island

Critical conservation areas identified for endangered land crab

Off Brazil's eastern coast, Trindade Island plays host to a unique yet endangered land crab species, Johngarthia lagostoma. A study published in the journal Marine Ecology mapped out key conservation areas crucial for the species' survival, shedding light on its natural history and underlining the urgency for targeted preservation efforts.