A quick sample of typical island wildlife for artists and writers
in photos and drawings from the 1930s.
These are very informal. For accurate details and more species, check other references.
Images from the "Pacific Islands Geographical Handbooks" (Royal Navy):
(British Crown copyright affirmed -- reprinted with permission -- credits located here)
Your friend, the Coconut Crab. They have their own websites.
If your islanders eat roast crab, they only come out
of their den tunnels at night. Up to 2 feet across.