Fishing for Florida stone crab

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The Florida stone crab is a robust crustacean known for its large, powerful claws. It inhabits the western North Atlantic, thriving in sandy or muddy bottoms. Typically measuring 5-6 inches across the carapace and weighing up to 2 pounds, it feeds on mollusks and small fish. Notably, it exhibits a unique behavior of regenerating lost claws. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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