Blue Swimming Crab

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) is a quality seafood product sourced from Indian waters.

• Scientific name: Portunus pelagicus
• Distribution: West and East coasts of India
• Areas of abundance: Off the coasts of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra
• Peak season: July to October
• Gear used: Trawl net, Drag net and Shore seines

Also known as: French: Crabe · Japanese: Kani · Spanish: Cangrejo