| Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm CW (male/unsexed); 6.5 cm CW (female); max.weight: 290.0 g; max.weight: 160.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 160 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo- Pacific: Gulf of Oman to India; towards Japan, south to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found subtidal on sandy-muddy substrates, from depths of 10 to 160 meters (Ref. 125642). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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