Island Life: Feeling crabby

This photo of a Kona crab (Ranina ranina) was taken at Kua Bay or Manini ‘owali beach. Its Hawaiian name is papa’i kua loa or “long-backed crab.” It’s in a group called “frog crabs” because they look a bit froglike. They hide in the sand when disturbed. (Donna R. Goodale/Community contributor)

This photo of a Kona crab (Ranina ranina) was taken at Kua Bay or Manini ‘owali beach. Its Hawaiian name is papa’i kua loa or “long-backed crab.” It’s in a group called “frog crabs” because they look a bit froglike. They hide in the sand when disturbed. (Donna R. Goodale/Community contributor)