Due to overfishing and habitat loss, the Black Crab is a protected species.
The Black Crab ( Gecarcinus ruricola ), or , is a cultural and ecological icon of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina in Colombia. 🦀 The Giant of the Archipelago Cangrejo Negro
: Recognized by the Slow Food Foundation as a "Presidio" product to protect its traditional harvesting methods. Due to overfishing and habitat loss, the Black
: Every year (typically April to July), capturing or consuming the crab is strictly prohibited to allow for reproduction. : Every year (typically April to July), capturing
: During migration, many crabs are killed by vehicles; local authorities often close roads to protect them.
: Lives in the humid interiors of rocky and forested hills.
: Once a year, thousands descend from the mountains to the sea to release their eggs—a spectacular natural event. 🍲 A Cultural Treasure