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Hug or Fight? Swimming Crab - Charybdis granulata, in defensive posture.<br /> <br /> Note : Crab was not &#039;hurt&#039; when taking this pic. When first seen, the Crab was out in the open already, with it&#039;s claws fully opened, staying in the position for a few minutes before it swims away and dig into the sands. Anilao,Batangas,Charybdis granulata,Crab,Philippines,Swimming Crab Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hug or Fight?

Swimming Crab - Charybdis granulata, in defensive posture.

Note : Crab was not 'hurt' when taking this pic. When first seen, the Crab was out in the open already, with it's claws fully opened, staying in the position for a few minutes before it swims away and dig into the sands.

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The Charybdis granulata

Charybdis granulata is a species of Swimming Crab from the Family Portunidae.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Oct 24, 2022. Captured Oct 17, 2022 08:56.
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  • TG-6
  • f/3.5
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 6.37mm