Scylla olivacea

Scylla olivacea

The olive green crab is a species of animal in the family Crabaidae, belonging to the genus Crabapple. It is a commercially important crab species distributed in the Indo Western Pacific region, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, Japan, North Australia, as well as the East and South China Seas of China. Due to its fast growth, large size, and strong adaptability, its meat is delicious and has high nutritional value. It is a traditional precious seafood and artificial breeding object in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Taiwan. Its claws are orange red in color, and its carapace is horizontally elliptical, with a width of up to 18 centimeters and pointed sides.