Callinectes sapidus - Wikipedia
WEBCallinectes sapidus (from the Ancient Greek κάλλος,"beautiful" + nectes, "swimmer", and Latin sapidus, "savory"), the blue crab, Atlantic blue crab, or, regionally, the Maryland blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally.
How To Buy, Cook, And Eat Blue Crab - Southern Living
WEBJun 14, 2024 · In the Gulf, crab season may start as early as March, but the prime months for catching them are later in the spring through November when the waters are warmer. Here's what you need to know about how to eat blue crab along with buying, storing, and cooking the delicacy.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Crab - Southern Living
WEBJun 14, 2023 · Blue crabs are one of the most recognizable varieties of shellfish. They’re small—mature males are only about nine inches wide—and their lifespan is rather short, just 3 years on average. Blues are also one of the most popular sources of food for many coastal communities.
Blue Crab - NOAA Fisheries
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The blue crab is a highly sought-after shellfish. Blue crabs live up and down the Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico and are caught by both commercial and recreational fishermen. Its scientific name—Callinectes sapidus—translated from Latin means 'beautiful savory swimmer.'
Blue Crabs - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - American Oceans
WEBBlue Crabs. Blue Tang. Blacktip Shark. While there are many different crabs species, the Blue Crab is distinct in its bright blue coloring legs. They can be widely found from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to Nova Scotia and even to Uruguay in coastal lagoons.
Blue Crab - National Wildlife Federation
WEBThe blue crab is widely distributed along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, from Nova Scotia through the Gulf of Mexico and as far south as Uruguay. It also has been introduced in other parts of the world. This crab inhabits estuaries and brackish coastal lagoons. Predators include the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and the whooping crane.
Blue Crab - National Geographic
WEBThe blue crab is so named because of its sapphire-tinted claws. Its shell, or carapace, is actually a mottled brownish color, and mature females have red highlights on the tips of their...
Blue Crab: Appearance, Habitat, Facts, and More - Ocean Info
WEBBlue Crabs, scientifically known as Callinectes sapidus, also known as Atlantic or Chesapeake blue crabs, are a species of crab found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Life Cycle of A Blue Crab in Florida - FWC
WEBTo understand the blue crab life cycle, we will follow a female blue crab from birth to reproduction. The blue crab starts her life as a larva, an early-life stage that looks completely different than her adult form. She will spend 31-49 days going through seven larval stages called zoea.
Blue crab | Atlantic Coast, Chesapeake Bay, Molting | Britannica
WEBBlue crab, (genus Callinectes), any of a genus of crustaceans of the order Decapoda (phylum Arthropoda), particularly Callinectes sapidus and C. hastatus, common edible crabs of the western Atlantic coast that are prized as delicacies. Their usual habitat is muddy shores, bays, and estuaries.
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