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Blue Swimmer Crab

Portunus pelagicus

Photo by Christiane
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Portunus pelagicus

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Ashish
Hi Christiane I have corrected the Binomial ID space in your favor.
Christiane
A friend just told me that it is a Blue Swimmer Crabs, also known as sand crabs or blue manna crabs, are swimming crabs that have their last pair of legs modified to act as paddles. Their claws are long and slender and the shell is rough in texture. Adult crabs are frequently found in large numbers in shallow bays and estuaries, particularly during the summer months. Blue swimmer crabs are highly regarded for their taste. (FISHERMAN!!)
Gerardo Aizpuru
Check Callinectes sapidus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callinectes_sapidus
Gerardo Aizpuru
It look like a soft shell crab but i'm not sure if is the same species in Australia
Ashish
Look like one of following Marine Crab family.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portunidae
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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