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All our Crabs are for Export from Kenya! We deal with wholesale buyers.
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SMALL
Ideal for catering small banquets; up to 18 crabs per box.
35-40 PCS per box
Weight per piece: 500-699 grams
MEDIUM
Very popular for dinner parties; up to 15 crabs per box.
26-30 PCS per box
Weight per piece: 700-999 grams
LARGE
Typically used by restaurants; 10 – 12 crabs per box.
17-20 PCS per box
Weight per piece: above 1000 grams
Scylla serrata (Giant Mud Crab)
Other names:
Black crab, green crab, mangrove crab, muddie, muddy, green crab (Giant); brown mud crab (Orange).
Family:
Portunidae (swimming crabs).
Description:
Available wild-caught (though research into aquaculture is ongoing), these are marine and estuarine coastal dwellers that can tolerate low salinity for extended periods, preferring shallow water with a muddy bottom in mangroves, sheltered estuaries and tidal flats (though females with eggs are often found well offshore). Caught in pots, drop nets and dillies.
Season:
Available year round with peaks from January to April and from May to August.
Size and Weight:
Commonly about 17cm in carapace width and 500g-1kg, but can grow to 28cm and 3kg. Size restrictions vary from state to state.
