Chinese Mitten Crab
Eriocheir sinensis
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
Named for the dense furry patches on its claws, the Chinese mitten crab grows up in freshwater rivers but must return to brackish or salt water to breed. Adults migrate downstream to spawn, and the species has spread far beyond its native coasts to become a notorious invader.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Varunidae › Eriocheir
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107451.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chinese Mitten Crab live?
- The Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- How big does the Chinese Mitten Crab get?
- The Chinese Mitten Crab grows to about 7.5 cm.