Blue Crab Identification

Sally

An immature (adolescent) female blue crab is easily identified as having an inverted “V” or triangular shaped apron and red-tipped claws.

Sook

A mature (adult) female blue crab identified as having an inverted “U” or bell-shaped apron and red-tipped claws.

Jimmy

A mature male blue crab with a long, narrow, inverted “T” shaped apron and blue-tipped claws.