Polybius holsatus, sometimes known by the common name flying crab, is a species of swimming crab found chiefly in the North Sea, Irish Sea and English Channel. It has a carapace up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in) wide, which is brownish-grey with a green tinge. It is very similar in appearance to the harbour crab Polybius depurator.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flying Crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Polybius vernalis
- Polybius henslowii
- Ovalipes australiensis
- Ovalipes catharus
- Ovalipes trimaculatus
- Polybius depurator
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Carcinidae
- Genus
- Polybius
- Species
- Polybius holsatus
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