The Chinese mitten crab is better known as the tungsten crab and has a number of similar species. Originally, the wool-handcrab from the Asian region, but is now spread all over the world and also found in Europe. The hand-made crab can be found in both fresh, brackish and salt water and can reach an armored width of 8 centimeters. The tungsten crab is mainly caught in the sweet waters and traded alive. Commercial the crab is especially of great value for Asian cuisine. The crab is very aggressive and owes its name to the fact that these thick, well-grounded forelegs possess. The color is predominantly brown/green and has white legs. Nowadays the crab is also grown.