Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
Max. size: |
4.53 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific reaching Hawaii: Red Sea to New Caledonia, Japan and Australia, east to Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in inshore (Ref. 106854) and offshore waters (Ref. 121749). Subtidal (Ref. 106854). Prefers muddy substrates to a depth of 25 m (Ref. 121712). Sometimes considered as mangrove species (Ref. 113577). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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