Species
Spanner Crab
Ranina ranina
Also known as frog crab
Tier 3Eating8/10ultralight tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical
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Range & spots
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Overview: about spanner crab
Flat orange-red crab of east-coast Australian shelf, the basis of a unique winter rec fishery in QLD using dilly-nets baited on sand bottoms. Sweet white meat, similar in quality to a sand crab.
Biology: Spanner Crab size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 18 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–1.2 kg
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- scavenger
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Spanner Crab angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- dilly nets baited on sand bottoms
Best season: when to catch spanner crab in Australia
No seasonal pattern for spanner 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: spanner crab fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for spanner crab yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.