Portunus trituberculatus (Miers, 1876)
Gazami crab
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Family:  Portunidae (swimming crabs)
Max. size:  15.86 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Carapace tough to granulose, regions discernible; front with 3 acutely triangular teeth; 9 teeth on each anterolateral margin, the last tooth much larger than preceding teeth. Larger chela with conical tooth at base of fingers; pollex ridged. Color: carapace dull green to brown.
Biology:  Minimum depth assumed from its ecology.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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