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mud crab

British  

noun

  1. a large edible crab, Scylla serrata , of Australian mangrove regions

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Before the pandemic, he tried farming mud crab in mangrove aquaculture, but the venture failed.

From BBC

Generations of Hong Kongers celebrated weddings and cut business deals there over Cantonese fare like crispy pork belly and wok-baked mud crab.

From New York Times

Honestly, it was more dramatic than it probably sounds when I tell you about the time that a boss-level mud crab descended from the ceiling of a medieval hall wielding a glowing purple sword straight out of Soulcalibur.

From The Verge

Sheepshead are good on mud crab or live shrimp.

From Washington Times

Sheepshead are good on shrimp or mud crab.

From Washington Times