Restos de Cangrejo Rojo (Gecarcinus lateralis) y Cangrejo Azul (Cardisoma guanhumi), en el Contexto Arqueológico Teotihuacano de Teopancazco

A rare discovery of crab remains, specifically from the red crab (Gecarcinus lateralis) and blue crab (Cardisoma guanhumi), in the archaeological context of Teopancazco at the Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan reveals a previously undocumented cultural relationship between ancient central Mexican societies and coastal inhabitants. This finding, derived from excavations led by Dr. Linda R. Manzanilla, indicates that these crabs were part of the region's biodiversity and likely played roles in trade, rituals, or diet during the late Tlamimilolpa to Xolalpan stages (300-600 AD). The presence of fish bones, a sea urchin, and crab chelae fragments underscores the significance of coastal wildlife in Teotihuacan's socio-economic landscape, challenging previous assumptions about its limited interaction with marine resources.

Rodríguez-Galicia, B., Valadez-Azúa, R., & Martínez-Mayén, M. (2017). RESTOS DE CANGREJO ROJO (Gecarcinus lateralis) Y CANGREJO AZUL (Cardisoma guanhumi), EN EL CONTEXTO ARQUEOLÓGICO TEOTIHUACANO DE TEOPANCAZCO. Tip, 20(1), 66–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.recqb.2016.11.006