The Bahamas is home to several species of land crabs, with the largest being the White land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi), while the Black crab (Gecarcinus ruricola) is the most terrestrial, often found far inland in forests and scrublands. Unlike the White crab, the Black crab is not as dependent on water. Caribbean Hermit crabs, also known as Soldier crabs, are unique in that they use external shells for protection. Land crabs are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on various materials like carrion, fruits, and flowers, and they play a vital role as ecosystem engineers by aerating soil and contributing nutrients through their burrows and faeces, which influence plant communities. Land crabs also hold economic importance, particularly as a fishery resource for Bahamians, with the crab harvest contributing significantly to the local economy. Andros Island is home to the largest population of White crabs, thanks to its extensive freshwater and wetlands, but overharvesting is leading to a decline in adult populations. Additionally, climate change poses a growing threat to land crabs, with predictions of decreasing rainfall in the Caribbean, which could exacerbate the effects of overharvesting and further challenge the sustainability of crab populations.