| Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 300 m |
| Indo-Pacific. Introduced in the Mediterranean. |
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| Found in the littoral and sublittoral zone as well as in deep waters, of 100 m or more (Ref. 77016). Mainly seen on soft bottoms (Ref. 106287). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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Known from Sohar, Batinah. Reported to be caught in traps (Ref. 106287). C: Ref. 106287. |
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