Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
9.5 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine |
Southern Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific. |
Carapace rounded, surfaces finely granular, appearing almost smooth; 4 well-developed teeth on each anterolateral margin; stridulatory ridges present on ventral surface of palm. Color: carapace reddish brown to maroon, margins lighter colored; dactylus of fourth walking leg bluish purple. |
Occurs at depths from 30 to 50 m. Usually, only the chelae are sold in the markets. Subtropical climate (Ref. 343). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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