Description

Also known as Blue Crab, Brachyura Crab, Dwarf Crab, Swimming Crab, True Crab.

Found over rocky bottoms, of estuaries, marshes, and shorelines.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, plant remains, and worms.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 0-380m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Brachyura crabs are considered true crabs, they have a short abdomen, four walking legs and a pair of clawed arms at the front.
Many thousands of species live worldwide in sea water, fresh water and on land. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callinectes_similis