Mixed - Usually a combination of No. These make the best steamed crabs and are usually packed full of meat. Seek these crabs when eating at restaurants or having a backyard crab feast. The most expensive type of hard crabs. Usually sized at the minimum legal limit.
Female crabs are usually smaller than males and contain bitter-tasting roe.
Most are sold to commercial packing plants since No. 1's and 2's can be shipped live to area restaurants for a much better price. Not very desirable for backyard crab feasts. The least expensive type of hard crabs. Usually sold frozen. Mediums - Soft crabs measuring 3 to 4 inches.