Swimming Crab (Charybdis miles) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Swimming Crab

Swimming Crab (Charybdis miles) – Preserved Crab Specimen

The Swimming Crab (Charybdis miles) is a marine crab belonging to the family Portunidae, a group renowned for its speed and agility in the water. This species is recognized for its broad carapace, powerful claws, and flattened paddle-shaped hind legs, which enable efficient swimming across coastal and offshore marine habitats. It is distributed throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region, where it inhabits sandy seabeds, reef-associated environments, and shallow coastal waters.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's streamlined body, detailed exoskeleton, and distinctive 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 this agile marine crustacean.

Features

• Genuine Swimming Crab (Charybdis miles) specimen
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, shell texture, and detailed anatomical features
• Characteristic paddle-shaped hind legs adapted for 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: Swimming Crab
• Scientific Name: Charybdis miles
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Sandy seabeds, reef-associated habitats, and shallow tropical coastal waters
• 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.