Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus - Callinectes is Greek for "beautiful swimmer" and sapidus is Latin for "tasty" or "savory")

Callinectes sapidus is a decapod crustacean of the family Portunidae, which includes the swimming crabs. It is easily identified by its body color which is generally a bright blue along the frontal area, especially along the chelipeds. The remainder of the body is shaded an olive brown color. As with other Portunids, the fifth leg is adapted to a paddle-like shape to accommodate swimming. Females may be identified due to their triangular or rounded aprons and red fingers on the chelae.

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