The carapace is somewhat convex and generally square. It is usually between 3-5 cm wide, making it wider than long. The carapace’s surface is smooth and lacks prominent spines, yet it could feature tiny ridges or granulations. Frequently lighter in color, the legs and claws might have a transparent or whitish appearance. The species possesses five pairs of legs, four of which are specialized for swift movement, and the first pair, is transformed into claws (chelae). The asymmetrical, huge claws typically have one larger than the other. It has big, noticeable eyes on long stalks that can move on their own to provide them a broad range of vision. A distinguishing characteristic of this species is its eyes, which frequently protrude above the carapace and enable the crab to see, even when half buried in the sand, to monitor for predators and prey.