How deep does the Dana Swimcrab live?

The Dana Swimcrab (Callinectes danae) is typically found at 0–75 m.

How big does the Dana Swimcrab get?

The Dana Swimcrab grows to about 13.9 cm.

Dana Swimcrab

Callinectes danae

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–75 m
Max size: 13.9 cm

A wide ranging swimming crab, the Dana swimcrab thrives everywhere from muddy mangrove estuaries to open seabed down to about 75 metres, paddling with flattened back legs. It tolerates water from fresh to extra salty and eats mollusks and other bottom creatures.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Callinectes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107378.

FAQ

How deep does the Dana Swimcrab live?: The Dana Swimcrab (Callinectes danae) is typically found at 0–75 m.
How big does the Dana Swimcrab get?: The Dana Swimcrab grows to about 13.9 cm.