Green Mud Crab
Scylla serrata
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Scylla serrata
Other names
Giant Mud Crab, Mud Crab, Mangrove Crab, Black Crab
Size
Up to 24 cm (9.4 in) Carapace
Weight
Up to 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, mangroves & estuaries amongst soft muddy bottoms; offshore migrations to spawn
Depth Range
0 - 300 m (984 ft)
