Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
Max. size: |
12.2 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde Islands and Mauritania to Angola. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum carapace width: 12.5 cm. Estuarine species inhabiting fresh, brackish and salt water (Ref. 435). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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