Charybdis annulata (Fabricius, 1798) Banded-legged swimming crab |
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Modi, Shuanak |
Family: | Portunidae (swimming crabs) | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from South Africa to Southeast Asia and Tahiti. | |||
Diagnosis: | Shows distinctive broad blue and white bands on the legs when alive. | |||
Biology: | Occurs from the intertidal zone to a depth of about 20 m. Prefers rocky areas and reefs (Ref. 343) and muddy bottoms (Ref. 106287). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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