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Blue crab

Callinectes sapidus

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 5 inch carapace

Habitat:

spotted alongside a dock on the Indian River

Notes:

This is a she-crab or"sally" indicated by the red claw tips.

Reference Links:

BLUECRAB.INFO - Blue Crab Identification

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
auntnance123
"Crabby Sally", that's funny. Your blue crab pictures are much better.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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