Atlantic Blue Crab - Callinectes sapidus - Swimming Crabs - Common Blue Crab, Maryland Blue Crab, Chesapeake Blue Crab

Atlantic Blue Crab

Scientific Name: Callinectes sapidus

Infraorder: Brachyura

Family: Portunidae

Subfamily: Portuninae

Category: Swimming Crabs

Also known as: Common Blue Crab, Maryland Blue Crab, Chesapeake Blue Crab

Size: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm)

Depth: 5-50 ft. (2-15 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Gulf of America, Brazil

Swimming Crabs

Caribbean Reefs