Callinectes Sapidus, a crustacean of the decapods order that also includes lobsters, crayfish, shrimps and prawns, was first observed in the Mediterranean Sea in 1949, where it was probably ...

The name Callinectes means “beautiful swimmer,” while sapidus means “tasty or savory.” If you have ever had the pleasure to watch a blue crab swim, you know how elegant it is.

A series of male Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896, specimens from 2-6 cm in length were collected on the Rhode River of the Chesapeake Bay, MD, USA. To study the effects of sample location and ...

Abundances of different species differed more spatially than temporally despite very homogeneous salinities. Callinectes bocourti and C. sapidus were most abundant furthest from the lagoon's inlet, ...

Les crabes bleus Callinectes sapidus et Portunus segnis font des ravages depuis qu’ils sont arrivés en Méditerranée. Avec leurs longues pinces et leur appétit vorace, ils sont devenus les ...