Marine crabs

Different crabs are found in the marine environment of Bay of Bangle. About 16 species of crabs are found in the marine environment of Bangladesh. Among the most  commercially important crabs found in Bangladesh (Bay of Bengal) is genius scylla species, which are commonly known as mud crabs, green crabs, or mangrove crabs.Recently crabs are used as very delicious food item. Crabs are cultured commercially and traditionally in Bangladesh. Day by day its popularity is increasing.