How deep does the Shelling Crab live?

The Shelling Crab (Callinectes ornatus) is typically found at 0–75 m.

How big does the Shelling Crab get?

The Shelling Crab grows to about 13 cm.

Shelling Crab

Callinectes ornatus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–75 m
Max size: 13 cm

A swimming crab of sandy and muddy bottoms from the shore down to about 75 metres, it copes with an enormous range of salinity and can push into river mouths and even fresh water. It grows to around thirteen centimetres and is most at home in warm coastal seas.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158053.

FAQ

How deep does the Shelling Crab live?: The Shelling Crab (Callinectes ornatus) is typically found at 0–75 m.
How big does the Shelling Crab get?: The Shelling Crab grows to about 13 cm.