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Mitten Crab
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Real-world info
Name: Eriocheir sinensis (Chinese mitten crab) Family: Varunidae
Main appearances
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Other appearances
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Names in other languages  シャンハイガニ  中华绒螯蟹  中華絨螯蟹  참게  Crabe chinois  Crabe chinois  Cangrejo de Shanghái  Cangrejo de Shanghái  Granchio guantato  Мохнорукий краб  Wollhandkrabbe  Wolhandkrab

The Mitten Crab (シャンハイガニ, Shanhaigani) is a type of fish that can be found in the river introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It can be found starting on September 16 and all throughout November between 4 PM and 9 AM. It can be sold for 2000 Bells.

Catch details

In New Leaf

#32

"I caught a mitten crab! I'm smitten, crab!"

Time of year	Sep 16 - Nov
Time of day	4 PM - 9 AM
Peak times	N/A
Location	River
Shadow size	Small
Fish size	8 cm
Selling price	2,000 Bells
Furniture size

In New Horizons

#33

"I caught a mitten crab! One more and I'm ready for winter!"

Time of year	North: Sep – Nov South: Mar – May
Time of day	4 PM – 9 AM
Location	River
Shadow size	Small
Spawn requirement	Catch 20 total fish
Selling prices	Nook's Cranny:  2,000 Bells  C.J.:  3,000 Bells
Furniture size

Donating to the museum

In New Leaf

After being donated to the museum, the mitten crab can be found in the left room inside the third tank. The exhibit has this to say about the Mitten Crab:

"Officially known as the mitten crab, they also go by the name "shanghai crab." They are commonly used in Chinese dishes, which is how most people become familiar with them. Their breeding habits are the complete opposite of salmon in that they hatch in the ocean first. They move up rivers when they reach adult size, returning to the ocean in order to spawn."

In New Horizons

When donating to Blathers or selecting "Tell me about this!" in New Horizons, he will provide the following information about the fish:

"The mitten crab was named for its impossibly adorable and fuzzy little pincers. These cute crustaceans embark on quite the journey. They're first born in brackish waters. Then they mature in freshwater. Finally, they travel to the ocean to create more mitten crabs!Hoo! How I delight in the thought of thousands of tiny mittened crabs scuttling about!"

Once donated to the museum, the Mitten Crab can be found in the lower level of the waterfall tank with the Sturgeon and the King Salmon.

Real-world information

A real-life mitten crab

The 'Mitten Crab', also known as the 'Chinese Mitten Crab' or 'Shanghai Crab' is a burrowing crab originating in Asia. On its claws are dense bristles that give it the appearance of wearing "mittens". This crab is also an invasive species in the U.S. and Europe, due to illegal transport and the crab's ability to survive in adverse conditions such as swimming pools. The 'Mitten Crab' is also a delicacy in Shanghai during the Autumn season, and it can now even be found in vending machines in China.

More info can be found on the Mitten Crab's Wikipedia page.

Fishing Tourney

In New Leaf

During a Fishing Tourney, when given a Mitten Crab, Chip will say the following:

"When you boil a mitten crab, the tastiest part is the eggs! Ever had crab eggs? Quite gravy! Think I'll just help myself to this guy raw, though! YUM!"

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Names in other languages

	シャンハイガニ shanhai-gani	Shanghai crab
	참게 chamge	Crab
	中华绒螯蟹 zhōnghuáróng'áoxiè	Chinese Mitten Crab
	中華絨螯蟹 Unknown
	Мохнорукий краб Mokhnorukiy krab	Moss Crab
	Wolhandkrab	Mitten Crab
	Wollhandkrabbe	Wool hand crab
	Cangrejo de Shanghái	Shanghai Crab
	Crabe Chinois	Chinese Crab
	Granchio guantato	Gloved Crab