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Hidden Chinese mitten crabs

Migration has started

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Hidden Chinese mitten crabs
03/04/2025
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The migration season of the Chinese mitten crab has started and this is evident in the waterways in Flanders.

The video and images taken on the Scheldt river near Asper show a number of crabs. The Chinese mitten crab migrates annually to freshwater areas to spawn. This phenomenon attracts much attention, however, the presence of these crabs can also cause problems such as damage to dikes and banks. It is therefore important to keep a close eye on the population and to take measures where necessary to reduce the impact.

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Video of Chinese mitten crab in the Scheldt river near Asper
Video by Bram Van Cauwenbergh
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Hidden Chinese mitten crab

Photo by Paul Van Loon

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Hidden Chinese mitten crab

Photo by Paul Van Loon

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Hidden Chinese mitten crab

Photo by Paul Van Loon