Indo-Pacific Swamp Crab
Scylla serrata
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 28 cm
A heavy mangrove crab whose carapace spans nearly 30 centimetres and can weigh two or three kilograms, this is a prized food across the Indo Pacific. It lives in muddy estuaries and swamps down to about 50 metres, where the large meat crabs and roe bearing females fetch high prices.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Scylla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208814.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indo-Pacific Swamp Crab live?
- The Indo-Pacific Swamp Crab (Scylla serrata) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Indo-Pacific Swamp Crab get?
- The Indo-Pacific Swamp Crab grows to about 28 cm.