Pacific Blue Swimming Crab

The Pacific blue swimming crab is a striking crustacean with a talent for speedy movement in water. It thrives in coastal waters and estuaries across Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Its vivid blue shell and paddle-shaped back legs make it stand out among crabs.

• Uses flattened rear legs like paddles to swim quickly through water.
• Found in shallow coastal areas and muddy estuaries where it hunts and scavenges.
• Recognizable by its bright blue shell, which darkens to purple as it ages.