Chinese mitten crabs spend most of their life in fresh water and return to the sea to breed (catadromous). The crabs have a lifespan around one to five years, depending on their location.

Chinese mitten crabs are medium-sized crabs named for their hairy, mitten-like claws. They have a smooth, round carapace (top shell) that is a maximum of 3 inches wide. Their legs are generally …

We need your help to detect and assess the status of Chinese Mitten Crabs. The "Mitten Crab Watch" website provides information on the invasion of the mitten crab and allows users to more easily …

Basic facts about Chinese mitten crab: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

The Chinese Mitten Crab can be found down to a depth of ten meters, in fresh or brackish waters in estuaries, lakes, rivers and wetlands. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and salinities and …

Chinese mitten crabs are light brown and have hairy claws that are typically white-tipped, giving the appearance of mittens. They have a notch between the eyes and 4 lateral carapace spines.

Means of Introduction: Ballast water on the West Coast and in the Great Lakes. Its presence in Maryland may either be due to releasing crabs purchased as food (only males are sold), or they may be been …

Native to southeastern Asia, the Chinese Mitten Crab has been introduced throughout the eastern and northern parts of Europe and the United States. Currently, California is the only U.S. state with a …

The Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocher sinensis) is native to East Asia and is considered an established invader in Europe and the United States. The first established US population was in California's San …

Olive green in colour with paler legs, which are twice the length of the body. The most obvious distinguishing feature of the Chinese mitten crab is the dense mat of hair on the claws. The leading …