The coloration is generally a mix of brown, green, and yellow hues, often with mottled patterns that help it blend into its mangrove and muddy habitat. The carapace, which is usually oval and broad and somewhat flattened, offers stability and a modest profile. One of its most distinguishing characteristics is its long, thin walking legs, which are ideal for moving quickly over soft sand and dirt. Strong and uneven, one claw is bigger than the other. Defense and feeding are aided by this asymmetry. Its large, stalk-mounted eyes provide a broad field of vission, which is essential for spotting predators and negotiating challenging terrain. Effective movement in semi-terrestrial and aquatic settings is made possible by the well-developed pereiopods, or walking legs. Male and female crabs can be distinguished by their slender, tapering abdomens. In general, males abdomens are slimmer than those of females.