ovaries in stage 1 of development was higher during July (53.9 -64.2%) and August (55.2 – 69.8 %). January to April had very low percentages in that stage. Maturity stage 2 occurred in high percentages except July, August and September in 2011 (2.9, 2.6 and 3.7 %,
respectively). While, maturity stage 3 occurred in low percentages except in June 2010 (29.0 %). The highest percentage of crabs in maturity stage 4 was observed from February to June in 2011. Ovigerous females (stage 5) were present in the samples throughout the year.