Wild Flower Crab

Wild Flower Crab

　　Scientific name: Scylla serrata, a species of the Portunidae family. It has a carapace length of 9 cm, a width of about 13 cm, and weighs between 0.2–0.5 kg. The dorsal side is raised, smooth, and bluish-green in color, with grayish-green patterns, which is why it is commonly known locally as the "Flower Crab." It has powerful claws, and the last pair of legs are shaped like oars. It is both caught in the wild and farmed, and is found on sandy or muddy seabeds at depths of around 10–30 meters. It is more abundant in warm, low-salinity waters, hence it is often caught in estuaries and coastal areas. It is a strong swimmer, more active at night, and burrows during the day. Farmed crabs are harvested using tide-reversal or pond-draining methods.