The brown crab is the biggest edible crab that occurs naturally in Norwegian waters. Although the red king crab and snow crab are bigger, both of them were introduced to Norwegian waters by humans. Measured at the top of its shell, it is usually around 9 cm long and 15 cm wide, but under favourable circumstances, it can grow to an impressive width of 25 cm.
Brown Crab
ï?§ Scientific name: Cancer pagurus
ï?§ Also know as: Edible Crab
ï?§ Size: Up to 12 inches (30cm) across carapace
ï?§ Distribution: Found throughout the North East Atlantic.
The brown crab is a large species of crab found all around the British Isles. It is extremely commercially valuable meaning that a significant fishery has built up to catch this species.
Description
The brown crab is by far the largest crab species in British waters, with the carapace of a fully grown adult being around 20cm across, and in exceptional specimens can be 30cm across and weigh 9lbs. The upper shell of the crab is oval-shaped and usually an orange-red colour with paler undersides. Like all of the crab species in British waters they have eight legs and two, very large and powerful claws with the pincers usually being tipped black. One of the most distinguishable features of this species of crab is the pattern which runs along the edge of the carapace which is usually described as resembling a pie crust. Due to the very large and powerful claws, the brown crab can cause a very painful nip to humans it comes across.
Distribution and Habitat
The brown crab is distributed all around the British Isles and is found in areas where there are rocks and weed to provide cover. The crab will hide in cracks and under weed and emerge to forage for food. They are found throughout European waters with their distribution ranging from Norwegian waters down to the northern coastline of Africa, although they only have a very limited presence in the Mediterranean and are absent from the Black Sea.
Commercial Importance
Brown crabs are extremely commercially important and the brown crab fishery in British waters is one of the largest crab fisheries in the world, although a large proportion of the catch is exported to France and Spain. Around one-third of the overall weight of the crab is edible as crab meat. Despite the importance of this species there is very little known about overall stock numbers or the extent to which current fishing intensity is depleting stocks.
We export crab and have our own pools for the transshipment of our live crab. We can do flights from AMS Amsterdam to any destination. We can ship 300 kg to 3000 kg per week for new buyers. Trail order possible. Live Brown Crab Cancer pagurus Male/Female roe Average weight about 700 grams Netherlands origin
Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus Pelagicus) The blue swimming crab is a huge crab which can be found in estuaries around Australia and New Caledonia. All over the world, it has been given multiple names like flower crab, blue crab, blue swimmer crab, blue manna crab or sand crab. Males of this species are blue in colour and have white spots on its body. The females, on the other hand, have a dull brown or green colour and are identified due to their round carapace. During the winter and in day time you would find the blue crab buried under the sand. When its high tides they may come out to feed upon bivalves, fish and macroalgae. They are considered to be excellent swimmers and their flattened legs look like paddles. But they are unable to survive out of the water for very long periods of time. Found largely in the Indopacific region it is eaten widely in the region. It is one of the high prized species and its meat has a sweet taste to it. In the Persian Gulf, the species is cultivated for meat consumption and the females are considered a better option. The blue crab is also fished in Australia and available to the regular fishers. During the rainy season, the Juveniles migrate from estuaries to the seawater. PACKING 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18
Scylla serrata (often called mud crab or mangrove crab, although both terms are highly ambiguous and black crab) is an ecologically important species of crab found in the estuaries and mangroves of Africa, Australia and Asia. In their most common forms, their shell colours vary from a deep, mottled green to very dark brown. Scylla serrata is a swimming crab with an oval carapace. The carapace bears four triangular frontal teeth between the eyes and nine anterolateral teeth on each side. The chelipeds (claw-legs) are massive and smooth, and longer than the other legs. Mud crabs are prized by recreational fishers for their impressive size and delicious taste. MOQ 1 MT Supplied from Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata) The mud or mangrove crab is found in mangroves and estuaries of Australia, Asia and Africa. Their shell is of green or brown colour and hence the name is given. Its natural region is around the Indo Pacific area. Thus you can find it from South Africa, the Indian Ocean to the Malay Archipelago, and from southern Japan to south-eastern Australia, and as far east as Fiji and Samoa. Nowadays this species has been introduced in Hawaii and Florida. Since they were imported from American Samoa they are given the name Samoan crab in Hawaii. Their big size and delicious meat makes their demand high and led to over crabbing, To stop the same the government has had to put a ban on the crabbing of species less than 6 inches of size. The juveniles are residents of Mangroves while sub adults can be found in the high tide region. On the other hand, the adults are seen in the low tide zone. The mud crabs are cannibalistic in nature. When they are moulting they have a tendency to devour other crabs around them. Females of this species give birth to a million offspring and thus their population never goes down. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18
Green Crab (Portunus Sanguinolentus) A common littoral crab this one is known by multiple names across the world. In the British Isles, this species goes by the name shore crab or green shore crab. This variety is invasive in nature and has been listed in the top 100 â??world's worst alien invasive species." Though it is a native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea it can also be found inhabiting Australia, South America and South Africa. At maturity, the carapace is of a 90 mm width and its food is usually a variety of small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The colour of this species can vary from green, brown, grey and red. It is believed that those who delay their moulting turn into a red colour. These red ones are considered to be much more aggressive as compared to others. The presence of green crab can be harmful to the ecosystems and hence its growth is restricted externally. Native blue crab of America contributes largely to the restriction in population. It is therefore fished on a very small scale in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and 1200 tonnes are caught annually. In the native range, the green crab can be used as an important part of soups and sauce. PACKING 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18
CRAB STICK FROM VIETNAM SUPPLIER WITH EU STANDARD Check the product specification below! Diameter: 1.8cm Length: 18cm +/- 0.5cm Packing: 12 sticks/bag, 500gr/bag x 20bag/ctn ------------------------------------ TANIS IMEX CO., LTD #vietnamseafood #import #export #fishing #seafoods #seafishing #seafish #pangasius #doryfish #BASA #fishing #fishinglife #supplier #tanisimex #MiaNg
CRAB STICK FROM VIETNAM SUPPLIER WITH EU STANDARD Check the product specification below! Diameter: 1.8cm Length: 18cm +/- 0.5cm Packing: 12 sticks/bag, 500gr/bag x 20bag/ctn ------------------------------------ TANIS IMEX CO., LTD #vietnamseafood #import #export #fishing #seafoods #seafishing #seafish #pangasius #doryfish #BASA #fishing #fishinglife #supplier #tanisimex #MiaNg
CRAB STICK FROM VIETNAM SUPPLIER WITH EU STANDARD Check the product specification below! Diameter: 1.8cm Length: 18cm +/- 0.5cm Packing: 12 sticks/bag, 500gr/bag x 20bag/ctn ------------------------------------ TANIS IMEX CO., LTD #vietnamseafood #import #export #fishing #seafoods #seafishing #seafish #pangasius #doryfish #BASA #fishing #fishinglife #supplier #tanisimex #MiaNg
Supplier: Live brown crabs
