The Galapagos sally lightfoot crab, also known as the red rock crab, is a common species of crab that can be found along the western coast of the Americas. More specifically, it can be found in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Galapagos Islands.
The first written record of the Galapagos sally lightfoot crab was made in 1758, although it’s not a stretch to assume many different coastal civilizations were familiar with them as a food source prior to that date. It is one of the most commonly spotted crab species, and there is a good chance that you’ve seen one if you’ve ever visited a beach or shored located along the western coast of the Americas.