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Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This crab had spines at the end of it's carapace on each side. It was fun to see it walking around in the water and burying itself when a sting ray swam by.Large in size,

Habitat:

Seen in the waters of Bolsa chica Wetlands.

Species ID Suggestions

Blue crab

Callinectes sapidus

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PublishedJuly 8, 2016

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