How deep does the Giant Swimcrab live?

The Giant Swimcrab (Callinectes toxotes) is typically found at 0–77 m.

How big does the Giant Swimcrab get?

The Giant Swimcrab grows to about 16 cm.

Giant Swimcrab

Callinectes toxotes

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–77 m
Max size: 16 cm

A large swimming crab with paddle shaped hind legs, it tolerates everything from full seawater to freshwater streams and lagoons. It hunts and scavenges slow bottom creatures, often buried in mud or fine sand, and grows to about sixteen centimetres across.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 442769.

FAQ

How deep does the Giant Swimcrab live?: The Giant Swimcrab (Callinectes toxotes) is typically found at 0–77 m.
How big does the Giant Swimcrab get?: The Giant Swimcrab grows to about 16 cm.