Portunus hastatus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Lancer swimcrab
Portunus hastatus
photo by Giourgis, Hector

Family:  Portunidae (swimming crabs)
Max. size:  2.6 cm CL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and throughout the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum carapace width: 5.6 cm. Occurs at depths from 1 to 55 m. Inhabits sandy and muddy sand bottoms (Ref. 435).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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