
Mortons Soft Shell
Quick Facts
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Species Name
Crab
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Latin Name
Callinectes sapidus
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Origin
Chesapeake Bay
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Harvest Method
Hand Cultivated
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Range & Habitat
Eastern United States
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Producer
SFS Partnership

Range & Habitat
SFS Partnership
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