The blue swimmer crab is a vibrant marine species known for its distinctive blue claws. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish, mollusks, and algae. Typically measuring 6-8 inches across the shell and weighing up to 2 pounds, these crabs are agile swimmers and exhibit aggressive behavior when threatened. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Blue swimmer crab
Dauphin Island coastal waters
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