Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas &

Caribbean Reefs

Atlantic Blue Crab

Atlantic Blue Crab - Callinectes sapidus
Location: Turks and Caicos

Scientific Name: Callinectes sapidus
Also known as: Common Blue Crab, Maryland Blue Crab, Chesapeake Blue Crab
Category: Swimming Crabs
Size: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm)  
Depth: 5-50 ft. (2-15 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Gulf of America, Brazil


 
 

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