Blue Swimmer Crab
Portunus armatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 22 cm
A swimming crab whose last pair of legs end in flattened paddles, it is most at home in sheltered bays and estuaries from the shore to about 50 metres. It prefers flat sandy and muddy bottoms among seagrass and algae, and is widely fished for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Portunus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1061743.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Swimmer Crab live?
- The Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Blue Swimmer Crab get?
- The Blue Swimmer Crab grows to about 22 cm.