Species
Orange Mud Crab
Scylla olivacea
Tier 3Eating9/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~12–18 cm typical
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Overview: about orange mud crab
Smaller orange-shelled cousin of the giant mud crab, common in northern Australian mangroves. Often caught alongside giant mud crab but smaller — counts toward the same bag limits.
Biology: Orange Mud Crab size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Mangrove
- Typical size
- 12–18 cm (max 22 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, molluscs, scavenger
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Orange Mud Crab angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baited pots in mangroves
Best season: when to catch orange mud crab in Australia
No seasonal pattern for orange mud crab yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: orange mud crab fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for orange mud crab yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.