Callinectes bellicosus is a species of swimming crab in the genus Callinectes. They are native to warm waters and shorelines in Mexico. They are prepared and eaten in the same manner as blue crabs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Warrior Swimming 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
- Callinectes arcuatus
- Callinectes danae
- Callinectes ornatus
- Callinectes sapidus
- Callinectes similis
- Portunus trituberculatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Portunidae
- Genus
- Callinectes
- Species
- Callinectes bellicosus
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