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Female blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) at water's edge

Description

Female blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) at water's edge. Females can be distinguished by the right red tips on their claws. Note impressions in sandmade by crab when ambulating.

Photographer

Mary Hollinger

Display Date

1999 August 22

Location

Maryland, Chesapeake Bay

Category

America's Coastlines
Chesapeake Bay
Beautiful Swimmer - The Blue Crab

NOAA Affiliation

NODC biologist

Keywords

Coastline
Chesapeake Bay Maryland