
New Caledonia
Coconut Crab
Unga
Large land crab prized as a delicacy, especially on the outer islands of the Cook Islands; protected in some areas due to declining populations; a rare and sought-after island food.
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New Caledonia
Unga
Large land crab prized as a delicacy, especially on the outer islands of the Cook Islands; protected in some areas due to declining populations; a rare and sought-after island food.

Marshall Islands
Coconut crab pieces cooked in coconut milk with onion, garlic, and ginger; a rare Marshallese delicacy for special occasions; the coconut crab is the world's largest land arthropod, with sweet meat that has a coconut flavor from its diet; now rare due to conservation concerns.