Characters profiles

Hey there, adventurers! I’m Pepe, a fiddler crab. My scientific name is Uca rapax. I’m very commonly seen living in the mangrove forests around Puerto Rico. I have two pincers (claws), and the males of my species have a claw considerably larger than the other. That’s why we’re called fiddler crabs. This big claw can make up to 65% of my body weight. Wow! We are good indicators about the mangrove forest’s health, since we’re sensitive to pollutants and insecticides. The less pollution found on a beach, the likelier chance you’ll see me. We also reclaim nutrients in our ecosystem. You can help us out a bit and recycle garbage at your home. I might be small, but I am important!

Hello there! Mommyyyy! I’m Lulo, and I’m also a fiddler crab. However, my species name is a bit different: Uca burgersi. I always get scared by new things, but I always try to make the attempt. My coloring’s redder than Pepe’s, and I’m a it less common in Puerto Rican mangrove forests. However, much like Pepe, the males in my species have a claw that is larger than the other. With all the tunnels we make to build our homes, we help air get to the mangrove tree roots. This helps the trees grow healthier and happier.

How are you all doing? I’m the traveling iguana, and my scientific name is Iguana iguana. Although I usually live in areas similar to Puerto Rico, I recently arrived at the island and I’m still adapting. I love to live in trees, since I need the sun’s heat to warm me up. I’m an excellent swimmer. I can get as bit as 6 feet long, and weigh 16 pounds! My skin color changes according to my mood, health and temperature. I usually only eat fruits and vegetables, but a small crab or other small animals are a tempting treat. If another creature wants to eat me, I can get rid of my tail to make a distraction. I’ll grow another tail in time!

Hello, boys and girls. It is an absolute pleasure to meet you. I am a ghost crab and my scientific name is Ocypode quadrata. I’m a distant relative of Pepe’s and Lulo’s. I can survive without food for a long time and I live in tunnels in the beach that can reach 4 feet in depth. I’m a nocturnal animal, but if I must go out during the day, I can change my shell’s color to mimic the color of sand. As I grow older, I’ll build my home further from the sea. Always remember to follow safety rules when you visit the beach!

Greetings! I’m Boba, and my scientific name is Sula leucogaster. I’m commonly found along Puerto Rico’s coasts, as well as tropical areas around the world. I make my nests on rocky cays throughout the Caribbean. I only live in areas near the sea, since my favorite food is small fish and squid. Whenever I see something I’d like to eat, I can dive down to 6 feet to get it. I can live up to 27 years, too. While I fly, I like to see the beautiful coasts in Puerto Rico.