Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Swimming Crab

Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica) is a marine swimming crab belonging to the family Portunidae. It is recognized for its broad carapace, powerful claws, and distinctive paddle-shaped hind legs, which enable swift and agile movement through coastal waters. Native to the western Pacific Ocean, this species inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds, estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters, where it is an active predator and scavenger.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's streamlined body, detailed exoskeleton, and specialized swimming adaptations. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an excellent addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is individually prepared, making every crab a unique representation of one of Asia's most recognizable swimming crabs.

Features

• Genuine Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica) specimen
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, shell texture, and detailed anatomical features
• Characteristic paddle-shaped hind legs for efficient swimming
• Excellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors
• Ideal for natural history collections and educational exhibits
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Asian Paddle Crab
• Scientific Name: Charybdis japonica
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Sandy and muddy seabeds, estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Portunidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.

Please ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.