Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
Max. size: |
47.4 cm CL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 50.0 g |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Oman, India, Sri Lanka; towards Japan, south to Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found subtidal on substrates of sand, mud, or rocky reefs, from depths of 5 to 100 meters (Ref. 125642). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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