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Colourful Queensland Coral Crabs

August 19th 2008 06:57
Queensland coral crab coral reef fishing
The coral crab (Charybdis cruciata) is ornately decorated with distinctive red bands and blotches on a cream body. It has a relatively smooth shell without spines at the edges, and the hindmost pair of legs are equipped with paddles adapted for swimming.
Tropical Queensland coral reef crab fishing

As the name suggests, these crabs inhabit coral reefs where they feed on smaller crustaceans and mollusks. They are generally caught by recreational fisherman using baited pots or witches hats.
These are cone shaped nets about one metre across the base and a metre in height. A float is attached to the top and the bait is suspended in the net so that the crab becomes entangled.
coral crab Great Barrier Reef Australia
Male
Australian Great Barrier Reef Coral Crab
Female

The females, known as Jennies, should be released. They can be identified by a broader tail curled under the shell. Coral crabs are good to eat, whether served hot or cold.

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