Callinectes sapidus 

Biological Overview

Habitat  

Blue crabs range along the Atlantic coast of North and South America  

Diet  

Fish, Oysters, Clams, Snails, Worms, and Other Crabs  

Role in Ecosystem  

Blue Crabs are a keystone species in their estuarine ecosystem  

Behavior  

Blue crabs are highly active swimmers. They are known for their unique sideways movement. They have 6 legs 2 claws and 2 paddle feet. 

Human Impact

Overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution are severely causing a decrease in population. 

Creative Exploration

My day usually begins with finding food by digging through sand with my claws. Then I will burrow to stay safe from predators. Then since I am nocturnal I go hunt for more food. After i secure my food I usually tear it apart with my powerful claws into pieces I can eat. Then I will find soft sand to burrow in to then stay there until dawn. 

Finn Schubiger, Peyton Johnson

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