Portunus gladiator Fabricius, 1798
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Family:  Portunidae (swimming crabs)
Max. size:  7.4 cm CW (male/unsexed); 12 cm CW (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 30 - 345 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 130618. Found on muddy or sandy bottom (Ref. 99823). Also found on substrates composed of shell fragments and pebbles (Ref. 130618).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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