7 Fascinating Facts About Stone Crabs

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 17, 2024

Scientific Name

Menippe mercenaria is the formal classification for the stone crab.

Egg Production

Female stone crabs have the ability to lay around one million eggs during a single spawning event.

Lifespan

Females typically have a lifespan of eight to nine years, whereas males typically live for seven to eight years.

Dietary Preferences

Stone crabs primarily consume oysters, small mollusks, bristle worms, and other crustaceans.

Predators

Adult stone crabs face threats from octopi, grouper, and sea turtles.

Claws Strength

The claws of stone crabs possess remarkable strength, capable of exerting pressure of up to 19,000 pounds per square inch.

Soft Shell Transformation

Soft-shell crabs are often unrecognised as stone crabs undergoing a moulting phase.

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