The Threespot swimming crab is a marine crustacean known for its distinctive three spots on the carapace. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. Typically measuring 4-6 inches across and weighing up to 1 pound, this agile swimmer displays aggressive behavior when threatened, using its powerful claws for defense. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Threespot swimming crab
Queenscliff South Pier
6 in · 5 oz
Threespot swimming crab
Cape May County Coast
5 in · 1 lb
Threespot swimming crab
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Threespot swimming crab
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