Is the terrestrial arthropod coconut crab a spider? Where is the origin? How much is it for one?

Coconut crab, also known as gossip crab, is a kind of terrestrial arthropod wild animal in China. It is famous for its delicious meat. It is rarely seen in the market, so the price is very expensive. Is that coconut crab a spider? Where is the origin? How much is it for one?

No, coconut crab is a hermit crab, which can grow up to 1 meter long. it is not only the largest terrestrial crab, but also the largest terrestrial arthropod. It is famous for its tender meat. However, coconut crabs are becoming more and more difficult to find in their habitat and have become endangered animals because of their crazy hunting and destruction of their natural habitat. This situation has attracted people's attention, and the governments of many countries have formulated relevant measures to strictly protect it!

Where does it come from?

Coconut crabs are found in American Samoa, Australia, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Hainan Island, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Price of coconut crab:

Coconut crab is not a common food. Coconut crabs are found all over the coral islands in the Pacific Ocean. There used to be a large number of coconut crabs, but now they are extremely rare because they are caught wantonly. In China, coconut crabs appear only in Taiwan, so it is not easy to eat coconut crabs.

If you want to eat coconut crabs, you must make a reservation at the hotel in advance. Generally, only high-end hotels have coconut crabs for sale. There is no clear price for coconut crabs at present. Generally speaking, it is calculated by only, not by jin. The price is about $30 each, which translates to about 200 yuan per piece. The relative price is relatively high, and ordinary people can not afford it.

At present, coconut crabs are wild, and the artificial breeding method of coconut crab has not been studied. In order to prevent it from extinction, it is best to eat less.