Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Biology: |
Found along the neritic zone, in reef areas (Ref. 97241). Epizoic, subtidal (Ref. 106854). Carnivorous. Commensal with holothurians; an obligatory association related to feeding (Ref. 97241). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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