In a world otherwise dominated by modern-day dinosaurs, a small yet impressive creature known as the Getchell Gold has made a name for itself.
Hailing from the American Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, this species of land-dwelling crustacean is one of the rarest animals in the world. While its population is sparsely distributed, it survives in a variety of difficult terrains and climates.
The Getchell Gold, formally known as Calocyroides Getchell (Câ™ Getchell), is only a few inches in size, and has sandy yellow and purple pigmentations in its exoskeletons. A two-part appendage, two pairs of hook-like claws, and one pair of short legs used for walking, distinguish it from other genera.
What makes Getchell Gold truly special is that it lives in very inhospitable hostile environments like deserts and semiarid regions. Despite this, it thrives in various temperatures ranging from -8C during winters to 46C in summers.
The Getchell Gold’s diet mostly consists of plants, insects, and smaller invertebrates. It is directly connected with the Pacific Chrysea, which is what gives it its unique yellow color.
This species of crustacean has been heavily studied by naturalists, zoologists, and environmentalists. It is highly regulated and protected in certain areas of British Columbia and Washington State due to its rarity. Getchell Golds have been placed on the Endangered Species list and are now subject to intense conservation measures.
Today, the Getchell Gold is an important symbol in the Pacific Northwest which serves as a reminder of the region’s unique biodiversity. It is a living symbol of both survival and beauty in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
