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Portunus trituberculatus (Miers, 1876) Gazami crab |
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| Family: | Portunidae (swimming crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.86 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Carapace tough to granulose, regions discernible; front with 3 acutely triangular teeth; 9 teeth on each anterolateral margin, the last tooth much larger than preceding teeth. Larger chela with conical tooth at base of fingers; pollex ridged. Color: carapace dull green to brown. | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth assumed from its ecology. Shallow waters up to depths of 50 m. Inhabits sandy to sandy-muddy substrates (Ref. 343). Benthopelagic predator, feeding mainly on bivalves (Lamellibranchia), benthic crustaceans, fishes and cephalopods (Ref. 117071). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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