How deep does the Lesser Blue Crab live?

The Lesser Blue Crab (Callinectes similis) is typically found at 0–379 m.

How big does the Lesser Blue Crab get?

The Lesser Blue Crab grows to about 12.2 cm.

Lesser Blue Crab

Callinectes similis

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–379 m
Max size: 12.2 cm

A blue swimming crab reaching about 12 centimetres, it lives mostly in coastal marine water, ranging to around 90 metres and occasionally far deeper. It keeps company with its larger cousin the blue crab and feeds on fishes, worms, crustaceans and plant scraps.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158055.

FAQ

How deep does the Lesser Blue Crab live?: The Lesser Blue Crab (Callinectes similis) is typically found at 0–379 m.
How big does the Lesser Blue Crab get?: The Lesser Blue Crab grows to about 12.2 cm.