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The giant mud crab (Scylla Serrata), also called the Mangrove crab, Indo-Pacific mud crab, black crab, and other names. The mud crab belongs to the Portunidae family.
Their two hind legs are flattened and positioned for swimming. As large crabs, they have broad carapaces and have large claws that they use effectively to cut and crush prey.
For the most part, these crabs are mottled green or dark brown.
The giant mud crab has an average carapace of nine inches and has the potential to reach up to 11 pounds. They are commonly found in mangroves and estuaries along the Indo-Pacific.
Mud crabs’ main source of nourishment consists of crustaceans and mollusks. They will eat fish and plants as well.
Females will bury themselves in mud, and the males will seek shelter in the caves. When the temperature drops, the crabs become inactive.
The giant mud crab (Scylla Serrata), also called the Mangrove crab, Indo-Pacific mud crab, black crab, and other names. The mud crab belongs to the Portunidae family.
Their two hind legs are flattened and positioned for swimming. As large crabs, they have broad carapaces and have large claws that they use effectively to cut and crush prey.
For the most part, these crabs are mottled green or dark brown.
The giant mud crab has an average carapace of nine inches and has the potential to reach up to 11 pounds. They are commonly found in mangroves and estuaries along the Indo-Pacific.
Mud crabs’ main source of nourishment consists of crustaceans and mollusks. They will eat fish and plants as well.
Females will bury themselves in mud, and the males will seek shelter in the caves. When the temperature drops, the crabs become inactive.