Caphyra rotundifrons (Milne-Edwards, 1869)
Turtle-weed crab
No Picture Available

Family:  Portunidae (swimming crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Selectively grazes on and shelter in the beds of Chlorodesmis fastigiata to avoid predators (Ref. 101109).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.