Blue Crab Identification
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.