Ranina ranina | 水產百科網

Raninaranina,alsoknownasthe(red)frogcraborspannercrab,isaspeciesofcrabfoundthroughouttropicalandsubtropicalhabitats.Itisoftenfishedforits ...

Species of crab

Ranina ranina, also known as the Huỳnh Đế crab,[1] (red) frog crab or spanner crab,[2] is a species of crab[3] found throughout tropical and subtropical habitats.[4] It is often fished for its meat, and is the only known species in its genus.[5]

It may grow up to 150 millimetres (5.9 in) long, and may weigh up to 900 grams (2.0 lb).[6] The carapace is wider at the front, reddish brown in color, with ten white spots.[4] Ranina ranina is mainly nocturnal, and remains buried in the sand during the day.[2] Ranina ranina is easily distinguished from other crab species in its habitat due to its red carapace and elongated midsection.[6]

Spanner crabs inhabit coastal waters along th...