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Atlantic Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Photo by Catta Pilosa
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this crab washed up on the shore of a river that runs through Providence. The crab had passed, unfortunately. The shore was heavily polluted with litter and other dead animals.

Habitat:

River that runs through the city of Providence

Species ID Suggestions

Atlantic Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

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Comments (2)
Catta Pilosa
Thank you for the information! I am a vegetarian though, haha.
MichaelDuke
Looks like a common blue crab. They taste rather good steamed and lathered in balsamic vinegar.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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The Color Blue
Photographed
PublishedAugust 21, 2015

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