Warrior Swimcrab
Callinectes bellicosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–76 m
- Max size: 19 cm
A swimming crab with paddle shaped back legs, the warrior swimcrab is common in shallow coastal lagoons over sandy mud, eelgrass and within mangroves. It grows to about 19 centimetres across and is a quick, aggressive hunter of the shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Callinectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442767.
FAQ
- How deep does the Warrior Swimcrab live?
- The Warrior Swimcrab (Callinectes bellicosus) is typically found at 0–76 m.
- How big does the Warrior Swimcrab get?
- The Warrior Swimcrab grows to about 19 cm.