In Hawaii, mud crabs are colloquially known as Samoan crabs, as they were originally imported from American Samoa. As these crabs are known for their robust size and dense meat …

Jan 5, 2020 · This huge crab was introduced into Hawaiian waters in the 1920s and can grow to an amazing 15-inches wide from the tip of one massive claw to the other. Most people only …

Feb 28, 2025 · The Samoan crab, also known as the mud crab, is a fascinating crustacean found in Hawaii’s coastal waters. This large species, scientifically named Scylla serrata, was …

Jan 5, 2020 · This huge crab was introduced into Hawaiian waters in the 1920s and can grow to an amazing 15-inches wide from the tip of one massive claw to the other.

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Crabs from Samoa released on Oahu, Molokai, and Hawaii. Prized, sought-after commercial species. Ecological impact unstudied in Hawaii, but it is a large, active and aggressive …

Jul 31, 2016 · The Samoan Crab is considered as the most sumptuous sea food in the Hawaiian cuisine. Also called mangrove crab and mud crab, there are more than 800 different recipes …

Apr 7, 2004 · Kona crab, kuahonu crab, and Samoan crab are the three main crabs fished commercially in Hawaii. All are fecund and quick to mature, thus most likely inherently …

Apr 7, 2018 · Samoan crabs are so popular here that the state protects the population by law. All females of all sizes must be released if caught. The minimum shell width for males is 6 inches. …

Oct 1, 2012 · The Samoan crab is a large, active, aggressive carnivore that eats snails, shrimp, worms and other invertebrates. The state record for a female Samoan crab is 4.5 pounds, …