

This may be due to loss of habitat by land filling and other coastal development activities and further stress from over-exploitation.
Source: Biodiversity Country Study Report of St. Lucia by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry,
Fisheries and the Environment – 1998
Photo credit: A.Aimable




Did you know this crab in the photo is called the mountain crab or river crab and can be seen in great numbers on a rainy day? In creole it is called “bak”.
Source: James L. Lenards
Photo credit: A. Aimable



