Species
Soldier Crab
Mictyris longicarpus
Tier 3Eating3/10ultralight tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~2–3 cm typical
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Overview: about soldier crab
Small bright-blue crab that emerges on Australian tidal sand flats in big armies. A famous bait for whiting, bream and flathead — gathered by hand at low tide.
Biology: Soldier Crab size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Flats
- Typical size
- 2–3 cm (max 4 cm)
- Weight
- 0.005–0.012 kg
- Depth range
- 0–1 m
- Diet
- detritus, plankton
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Soldier Crab angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- gathered by hand on sand flats at low tide
Best season: when to catch soldier crab in Australia
No seasonal pattern for soldier 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: soldier crab fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for soldier crab yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.