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Portunus hastatus (Linnaeus, 1767) Lancer swimcrab |
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photo by
Giourgis, Hector |
| Family: | Portunidae (swimming crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.6 cm CL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and throughout the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum carapace width: 5.6 cm. Occurs at depths from 1 to 55 m. Inhabits sandy and muddy sand bottoms (Ref. 435). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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