Fishing for Spanner crab

Ranina ranina

The Spanner Crab is a distinctive marine crustacean known for its flattened, spade-like claws. It inhabits sandy ocean floors in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically measuring 4-6 inches in length and weighing up to 3 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Spanner Crabs are nocturnal, often burying themselves in sand during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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