Christmas Island Red Crab Quiz

Where do Christmas Island red crabs live?

• Java, Indonesia

• Pacific Ocean

• Australia's southern coast

• Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean

What is the scientific name of the Christmas Island red crab?

• Cancer pagurus

• Birgus latro

• Gecarcoidea natalis

• Cardisoma guanhumi

What type of diet do Christmas Island red crabs have?

• Carnivore

• Insectivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

How large can Christmas Island red crabs grow?

• 3 inches

• 6 inches

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

How many eggs can a single female Christmas Island red crab lay?

• 10,000

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

Why do Christmas Island red crabs wait for the rainy season to migrate?

• To avoid predators

• To keep their bodies moist

• To avoid high temperatures

• To find food

How far is Christmas Island from Java, Indonesia?

• 500 miles

• 380 miles

• 240 miles

• 100 miles

What is the group name for Christmas Island red crabs?

• Swarm

• Stream

• Herd

• Colony

How many Christmas Island red crabs migrate each year?

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

What obstacle do Christmas Island red crabs face during migration?

• Predators

• Lack of food

• Obstacles in their way

• High temperatures