Caribbean Reefs

Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab

Charybdis (Charybdis) hellerii

Location: Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

Scientific Name: Charybdis (Charybdis) hellerii

Also known as: Spiny Hands

Category: Swimming Crabs

Size: Up to 2 in. (5 cm)

Distribution: Florida, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, Gulf of America