Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
Max. size: |
10.9 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: from Mauritania to Angola. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 2708. Inhabits brackish and saltwater at depths of less than 30 m on bottoms of mud and sand (Ref. 435). Omnivore and opportunistic benthic predator. Prefers fishes and molluscs (Ref. 106107). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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