Petrolisthes boscii

photo by Modi, Shuanak

Family:	Porcellanidae (porcelain crabs)
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Found in rocky pools under stones as well as in sand near low water mark (Ref. 83394). Intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 106854). Reported from Hong Kong to be found in a marine cave (Ref. 79729).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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