Crabs

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Preferred Months:

Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov

Avoid Months:

Apr, Sep, Dec, Jan, Feb

Dominant Gear Type:

Crab species included here are the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus), three spot swimming crab (Portunus sanguinolentus) and Crucifix crab (Charybdis feriatus). These crabs are known to perform pre copulatory courtship rituals through olfactory and tactile cues. All three species typically feed on organic matter and inhabit shallow waters and intertidal zones.

Sources: Fishbase | SeaLifeBase