| Callinectes | |
|---|---|
| Callinectes sapidus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Portunidae |
| Genus: |
Callinectes Stimpson, 1860 |
Callinectes is a genus of crabs, containing 16 species, including the Atlantic blue crab, C. sapidus: